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Raifa

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Pronounced RY-fah /ˈraɪ.fə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ra'ifa, 'compassionate; merciful; kind-hearted' - a gentle virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Arabic virtue name: Raifa means 'compassionate, merciful' (said 'RY-fah'). Soft and kind.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ra'ifa, 'compassionate; merciful; kind-hearted' - a gentle virtue name.

U.S. rank (2024)#17072 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raifa is Arabic for 'compassionate; merciful,' a tender virtue name. It reads soft and rare in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families (said 'RY-fah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, gentle, and virtue-rich.

Did you know? Raifa comes from the Arabic for 'compassionate; merciful; kind-hearted' - a warm virtue name honored in Muslim tradition (said 'RY-fah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Raifa — Arabic 'compassionate, merciful'

Variations

RaifahRaefaRayfa

Nicknames

RaiFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raifa mean?

Raifa is Arabic for 'compassionate; merciful; kind-hearted.'

How do you pronounce Raifa?

It's said RY-fah /ˈraɪ.fə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raifa a boy or girl name?

Raifa is a girl's name.

How popular is Raifa?

Raifa is a rare name in the U.S.