Declining since 2016, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ifrah since 1991
Babies named Ifrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Ifrah is a name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. naming records in 1991, climbing in use through the 2000s and reaching its peak popularity in 2017. Since then, it has seen a gradual decline, dropping from a rank of 11,724 in 2016 to 14,942 in 2025. The name's appeal lies in its soft sound and spiritual resonance, often chosen by families seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name. While top states for Ifrah are not recorded in the data, it appears to be most common within Muslim communities. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 321,453 girls receives the name, making it a rare choice that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Ifrah is believed to derive from the Arabic root f-r-h, which relates to happiness or joy, but the spelling likely comes from the Quranic term for revelation. The name has gained traction among Muslim families in recent decades, particularly in South Asian and Middle Eastern diaspora communities. Its modern adoption outside the Arab world is tied to its pleasant sound and spiritual connotation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ifi, Fifi
Variants: Ifra
Sibling names for Ifrah
Names that share Ifrah's style, for a brother or sister.
