Hafsah
4 countries#529 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hafsah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,598 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2006 with 147 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,518 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #529 · peaked in 2006 with 144 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
665 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #4661 · peaked in 2024 with 43 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
80 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2002 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
24 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Hafsah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #305 | — |
| 2003 | #347 | ↓42 |
| 2004 | #340 | ↑7 |
| 2005 | #311 | ↑29 |
| 2006 | #306 | ↑5 |
| 2007 | #336 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #355 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #331 | ↑24 |
| 2010 | #347 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #424 | ↓77 |
| 2012 | #394 | ↑30 |
| 2013 | #415 | ↓21 |
| 2014 | #422 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #423 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #495 | ↓72 |
| 2017 | #433 | ↑62 |
| 2018 | #587 | ↓154 |
| 2019 | #554 | ↑33 |
| 2020 | #514 | ↑40 |
| 2021 | #529 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Hafsah
Is Hafsah a popular name?
Yes — Hafsah currently ranks #529 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Hafsah more common for boys or girls?
Hafsah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Hafsah most popular?
Hafsah peaked in 2006 in England & Wales, with 144 recorded births that year.
Is Hafsah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Hafsah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #671 in 1996 to #529 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Hafsah?
At least 3,287 babies have been recorded with the name Hafsah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Hafsah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hafsah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hafsah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Hafsah include Ezrah, Harlei.
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