Hafez Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAH-fez //ˈhɑː.fɛz//
Origin: Arabic; Persian
Meaning: Arabic: 'guardian'; Persian: 'the one who has memorized'
Historical & Cultural Background
Hafez is a prominent name in Persian culture, associated with the famous 14th-century poet Hafez of Shiraz, known for his ghazals. The name reflects a deep appreciation for poetry and literature in Persian-speaking regions.
In Arabic culture, the name signifies a protector or guardian, often used in religious contexts.
Famous people named Hafez
In this section, you will find notable people named Hafez. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hafez who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Hafez al-Assad was a Syrian politician who served as the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000.
Hafez Ibrahim was an Egyptian poet known for his nationalistic themes and contributions to Arabic literature.
Hafez Nazeri is an Iranian musician and composer recognized for his work in Persian classical music.
Hafez al-Masri is a notable figure in contemporary Arabic literature, celebrated for his poetry and essays.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hafez was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Hafez has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hafez has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hafez 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 Hafez was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Hafez
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Hafez.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |