How Many People Are Named Rifa?
Complete statistics for the name Rifa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rifa is a very rare female name, with only 10 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 33,434,820 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority of people named Rifa are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rifa Through the Generations
Rifa has seen steady usage since its peak in 1998 when there were 5 births. Today, the name remains relatively stable, with 10 individuals carrying it across the country. Interestingly, all 10 of these people are under 30 years old, indicating that Rifa is a name embraced by younger generations. This trend suggests that Rifa might continue to be popular among new parents for some time.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rifa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rifa
How Many People Have the Name Rifa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Rifa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,434,820 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rifa a Common or Rare Name?
Rifa 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 Rifa Mean?
Rifa means "creative variant of Ria" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rifa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rifa Most Popular?
The name Rifa reached peak popularity in 1998, 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 Rifa?
Approximately 10 people named Rifa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,434,820 Americans.
Is Rifa a rare name?
Rifa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,434,820 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rifa mean?
Rifa means "creative variant of Ria" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rifa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rifa are male and 100% are female.
When was Rifa most popular?
Rifa peaked in 1998 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.