Holding steady, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Shifa since 1995
Babies named Shifa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Shifa entered U.S. baby name records in 1995, gradually gaining modest use. In 2025 it ranked 6,116 nationally, with 1 in 84,593 baby girls receiving the name, showing steady popularity. Its peak year so far was 2022, reflecting a small but consistent presence. The name has been most common in Illinois, among other states. Shifa carries a straightforward, positive meaning of healing, which contributes to its enduring appeal among families seeking names with spiritual or aspirational significance.
Shifa is an Arabic word meaning 'healing' or 'cure,' derived from the root shiin-fa-alif, which conveys the idea of recovery from illness. It is used as a given name predominantly in Muslim communities, reflecting a positive quality and often carrying spiritual connotations as a gift from God. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1990s.
Where Shifa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shifi, Fifi, Shi
Variants: Sheefa
Sibling names for Shifa
Names that share Shifa's style, for a brother or sister.
