Huzaifah
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and three syllables, Huzaifah is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2009, with 59 total recorded births.
Huzaifah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Huzaifah is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Huzaifah is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic Hudhayfah meaning 'small part' or related to the root meaning 'to trim off.' Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman was one of the most trusted companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his ability to keep secrets and his courage in battle.
Huzaifah carries the honored heritage of one of Islam's most revered companions — a name with deep roots in Islamic history and the respect accorded to those who stood closest to the Prophet.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Huzaifah's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Huzaifah softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Huzaifah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Huzaifah has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 39 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | — |
The Story of Huzaifah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Huzaifah is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Huzaifah are most likely born between 2009 and 2022.
How rare is Huzaifah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Huzaifah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 39 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Huzaifah by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2009–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #11350 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9941 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11278 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9170 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12805 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12782 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10051 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9184 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10251 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2023