Arif
- Pronunciation
- [A-rif]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Knowing
- Origin
- Arabic
Arif Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 704 baby boys have been named Arif. The name peaked in 2007 with 21 US births that year (rank #4507). In 2024, ranked #5903 nationally — 1,396 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Arif
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Arif births are: New York (102), California (5).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Arif
If you like Arif's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Arif's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Arif
Variant Forms
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Compare Arif to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Arif against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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