Arif
Arif is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Knowing, wise, authoritative, or knowledgeable.
Origin and history
Arif is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning 'knowing', 'wise', or 'knowledgeable'. It is widely used across the Muslim world and in various South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Arif since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- NY (91.1 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 159 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Arif
- Arif Mardin: Music Producer, Arranger
- Arif Hasan: Architect, Urban Planner
Fun facts
- In Sufism, an 'arif' refers to a person who possesses intuitive or direct spiritual knowledge.
- While never reaching the top 1000 names in the U.S., Arif has maintained consistent usage over several decades.