NAME PROFILE
Hanifa
A variant of the name Arthur, derived from the Celtic elements meaning 'bear' and 'king.' This name suggests a person of legendary strength, noble character, and a steady, protective leadership style that inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 293 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2019 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman) · Arthur Ashe (Professional Tennis Player) · Arthur Conan Doyle (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) · Arthur Schopenhauer (The World as Will and Representation) · Arthur Rimbaud (A Season in Hell)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ArtArtieThor
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