Aakifah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-kee-fah //ɑːˈkiːfə//
Origin: Arabic; Urdu
Meaning: devoted; one who is devoted to God
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Aakifah is derived from the root 'i'kaf', which means to devote oneself, often in a spiritual context. It is commonly used in Islamic communities to signify a person who is dedicated to worship and faith.
In Urdu-speaking regions, the name carries similar connotations of devotion and commitment, reflecting the importance of spirituality in South Asian cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aakifah was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Aakifah has ranked as high as #1382 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Aakifah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Aakifah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aakifah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Aakifah
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aakifah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |