Holding steady.
Popularity of Nazifa since 1994
Babies named Nazifa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Nazifa entered U.S. records in 1994 and peaked in popularity in 2008. Since then its usage has been stable, though it remains rare with no rank in the top 1000. The name's Arabic roots reinforce its meaning of purity and virtue, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with cultural depth. While not tied to any particular state, Nazifa reflects a broader trend of Arabic names gaining visibility in the United States over the past few decades.
Derived from the Arabic root n-z-f, meaning 'to be pure' or 'to be clean.' Nazifa is the feminine form of Nazif, directly conveying 'pure' or 'chaste.' It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, as a name reflecting moral virtue.
“Nazifa” around the world
Where Nazifa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nazi, Zifa
Variants: Nazeefa, Nazifah
Sibling names for Nazifa
Names that share Nazifa's style, for a brother or sister.
