Arif
4 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arif was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
714 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 2007 with 21 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
535 births recorded 1986–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
519 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2006 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
377 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2001 with 14 births
Most common in: Isère, Loiret, Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
16 births recorded 1986–1992 · peaked in 1986 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Arif’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↑810 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↓1274 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↓1035 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓2891 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↑2191 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑2020 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↓2055 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑1230 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↓369 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓929 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓2091 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↑3660 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↓370 |
| 2020 | #8067 | ↓1661 |
| 2021 | #8166 | ↓99 |
| 2022 | #6479 | ↑1687 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↑259 |
| 2024 | #5904 | ↑316 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↓1775 |
Frequently asked questions about Arif
Is Arif a popular name?
Yes — Arif currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Arif more common for boys or girls?
Arif is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Arif most popular?
Arif peaked in 2007 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Arif rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Arif’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3107 in 1968 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Arif?
At least 1,626 babies have been recorded with the name Arif across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Arif popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arif appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.