How Many People Are Named Anifa?

Complete statistics for the name Anifa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anifa
Very Rare
Arabic

Anifa is a very rare name, with only 10 born in the U.S. ever and 10 still living here. That's 1 in 33,210,054 Americans. It peaked in 2018 with 5 births and most bearers are under 30.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,210,054
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Helpful or beneficial
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Compassionate Generous Nurturing
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as a Master Number in numerology, representing the 'Master Builder.' It signifies someone with grand vision and the practical ability to turn ambitious dreams into reality on a large scale.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

56,529
Worldwide Bearers
#16,653
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
19,812
🇲🇿 Mozambique
11,040
🇨🇩 DR Congo
10,710
🇺🇬 Uganda
6,250
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,129
🇮🇳 India
1,321
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,066
🇬🇭 Ghana
843
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
733
🇲🇼 Malawi
592

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anifa Through the Generations

Anifa is a strikingly rare name, with just 10 people born in the U.S. and 10 still living, making it one of the rarest names out there. The peak year was 2018, when 5 babies were given this name, which is quite unusual for such a rare moniker. Given that all living Anifas are under 30, it's clear this is a modern, newer-generation name. The gap between the total births (10) and the current living bearers (also 10) is significant, suggesting many Anifas haven't survived to adulthood. This name's stable trend and its concentration among younger generations paint a picture of a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary culture.

✨ Similar Names to Anifa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anifa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Anifa

How Many People Have the Name Anifa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Anifa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,210,054 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anifa a Common or Rare Name?

Anifa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anifa Mean?

Anifa means "Helpful or beneficial" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anifa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anifa Most Popular?

The name Anifa reached peak popularity in 2018, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anifa?

Approximately 10 people named Anifa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,210,054 Americans.

Is Anifa a rare name?

Anifa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,210,054 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anifa mean?

Anifa means "Helpful or beneficial" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Anifa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anifa are male and 100% are female.

When was Anifa most popular?

Anifa peaked in 2018 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 33,210,054
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2018
World Rank#16,653
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.