Boy nameCurrently #5,983 in the USRising
Hanif
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hanif's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hanif's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hanif |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Hanif through the decades
- Hanif peaked in 2008, when 29 babies were named Hanif in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hanif has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hanif currently ranks #5,983 in the US and is on the rise.