Hanif
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-nif]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Swahili And Muslim Name Meaning "Believer."
- Origin
- African
Hanif Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 775 baby boys have been named Hanif. The name peaked in 2004 with 29 US births that year (rank #3315). In 2024, ranked #5983 nationally — 2,668 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Hanif
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hanif births are: Pennsylvania (137), New York (26), New Jersey (17).
Other African-Origin Names Like Hanif
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5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hanif's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.
Quick Facts About Hanif
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Compare Hanif to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hanif against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).