Hafsah
Every Hafsah since 1996 — 665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hafsah
Hafsah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,693 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 665 American babies have been named Hafsah. Its peak came in 2024, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hafsah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hafsah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,693 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,604 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,599 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,220 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,142 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,937 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,207 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,270 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,915 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,188 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,768 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,684 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,807 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,250 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,115 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,741 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,443 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,623 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,240 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,963 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,499 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,820 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,699 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,813 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,905 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hafsah in 2025?
Hafsah ranked #4,693 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hafsah?
665 babies have been named Hafsah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hafsah most popular?
Hafsah peaked in 2024, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Hafsah a boy or girl name?
Hafsah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hafsah rising or falling?
Hafsah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.