Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Intelligent or wise, Knowledgeable, Learned, Acquainted
Pronunciation: uh-REE-fuh, /əˈriːfə/, AE R AH F AH
Popularity Rank: #19,761
Arifa is an Arabic name meaning 'knowing', 'learned' or 'wise'. It is often given to girls as it symbolizes intelligence and wisdom.
The name Arifa is of Arabic origin and means Intelligent or wise, Knowledgeable, Learned, Acquainted. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Arifa is commonly found in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-REE-fuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈriːfə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE R AH F AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Arifa is recorded 2,099 times globally, ranking it as the 19,761th most common name worldwide.
Arifa is most prevalent in Bangladesh, with 712 occurrences, making it the 633th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Arifa is found among 1 in every 704 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | #633 | 1 : 704 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,966 | 1 : 13,707 |
| United States of America | #13,238 | 1 : 12,922 |
| Oman | #4,774 | 1 : 5,995 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,340 | 1 : 9,300 |
| India | #5,275 | 1 : 8,166 |
| United Kingdom | #7,626 | 1 : 7,510 |
| Malaysia | #13,338 | 1 : 28,036 |
| Kuwait | #6,425 | 1 : 11,125 |
| Qatar | #6,016 | 1 : 10,323 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Arifa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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