True believer, upright, or one who follows the right path
Derived from the Arabic root 'hanafa', the name refers to a person who maintains pure monotheistic faith. Historically, it was used to describe those who followed the religion of Abraham before the advent of Islam. It carries a strong connotation of integrity and spiritual rectitude.
Less common today
Hanifa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,821 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian novelist and non-fiction writer
Afghan women's rights activist and provincial head
First Afghan woman to summit Mount Noshaq
