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Shifa

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Pronounced SHIH-fah /ˈʃɪ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Urdu shifa, 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy)Low

In 30 seconds: Healing; a cure; recovery: Shifa is Arabic/Urdu. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SHIH-fah').

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Origin LowArabic, Urdu

MeaningFrom the Arabic/Urdu shifa, 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy)

U.S. rank (2025)#6286 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 327

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

Shifa comes from the Arabic/Urdu shifa, 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHIH-fah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare, healing at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Shifa means 'healing; a cure; recovery' in Arabic/Urdu — a symbol of restoration and mercy — a crisp, gentle name (said 'SHIH-fah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Shifa — Arabic/Urdu etymology

Variations

ShifaaShefa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shifa mean?

Shifa is Arabic/Urdu for 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy).

How do you pronounce Shifa?

It's said SHIH-fah /ˈʃɪ.fɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shifa a boy or girl name?

Shifa is a girl's name.

How popular is Shifa?

Shifa is a very rare name in the U.S.