Hafsa Girl

Popularity: #808 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAF-sah / ˈhæf.sə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'young female gazelle'; Swahili: 'one who is protected'

Historical & Cultural Background

Hafsa is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is notably associated with Hafsa bint Umar, a prominent figure in early Islamic history and one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. The name has also gained popularity in various African cultures, particularly in Swahili-speaking regions. It reflects qualities of grace and protection.

Trend Summary

The name Hafsa has seen a steady presence in various cultures, particularly within Muslim communities.

Similar Names

HalaHanaHadiaHafizHaniyaHibaHuda

Variants

  • Hafsah
  • Hafzah

International Variants

  • Hafsa (Arabic)
  • Hafizah (Swahili)

Famous people named Hafsa

Hafsa bint Umar was a prominent figure in Islamic history, known for her intelligence and role as a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Hafsa Ali is a contemporary author known for her contributions to literature and storytelling.

Fictional characters named Hafsa

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Sibling Suggestions

AminaFatimaZainabLaylaSamiraNadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hafsa was first seen in the United States in 1981. Hafsa has ranked as high as #1225 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hafsa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hafsa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 24
22%
CA 22
21%
TX 18
17%
NJ 9
8%
WA 8
7%
IL 8
7%
VA 7
7%
GA 6
6%
MD 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19815
19858
19865
19878
19909
199111
19927
199311
19945
199513
199622
199729
199826
199944
200027
200144
200254
200350
200457
200546
200674
200757
200879
200978
201093
201185
2012108
2013108
2014113
2015102
2016110
2017111
2018108
201993
2020104
2021128
2022120
2023151
2024142