How Many People Are Named Hanif?

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

Hanif
Very Rare
Arabic

Hanif means 'trustworthy' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 752 people in the US today share this very rare name, equating to just 1 in 439,033 Americans. The majority, 61%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger generation name.

~1,567
Living in US
1 in 211,518
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Trustworthy
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Reliable Honest Caring
11
Life Path Number

Life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting those named Hanif might possess a deep connection to their inner self.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

191,614
Worldwide Bearers
#5,465
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
110,394
🇵🇰 Pakistan
26,674
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
18,971
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12,174
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,129
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
4,020
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,587
🇮🇷 Iran
2,433
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,253
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,227

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
752 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
471
Would be under 30 (61%)
304
Would be 30–60 (39%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 775 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

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

📜 Hanif Through the Generations

Hanif peaked in popularity in 2004 with 29 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 752 people named Hanif living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 26 years old. Among them, 471 are under 30, 304 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 137
New York 26
New Jersey 17

⭐ Famous People Named Hanif

Hanif is an Arabic masculine given name, which means a righteous person or a true believer. The origin of the word is uncertain, although it is generally agreed that it is derived from the Classical Syriac ܚܢܦܐ.…

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✨ Similar Names to Hanif

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hanif's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hanif

How Many People Have the Name Hanif?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,567 people in the United States currently share the name Hanif. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,518 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hanif a Common or Rare Name?

Hanif 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 Hanif Mean?

Hanif means "trustworthy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hanif Most Popular?

The name Hanif reached peak popularity in 2004, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Hanif?

Approximately 1,567 people named Hanif live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,567. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,518 Americans.

Is Hanif a rare name?

Hanif is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,518 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hanif mean?

Hanif means "trustworthy" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hanif more male or female?

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

When was Hanif most popular?

Hanif peaked in 2004 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,567
All-Time Births1,567
1 in X1 in 211,518
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2004
World Rank#5,465
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.