Is Maruf a boy's or girl's name?

Maruf is primarily a boy's name.

When was Maruf most popular?

Maruf reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Maruf?

Maruf is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2009. Its peak was in 2009.

Maruf

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Maruf is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'known' or 'recognized,' from the Arabic ma'ruf. Al-Ma'ruf (the Well-Known, the Good) is one of the 99 divine names in Islamic tradition.

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Popularity Over Time

Maruf has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Maruf
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#13555	▼
2000s	6	#11939	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2009–2017)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Maruf
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2017	5	#13555	-1 (-16.7%)
2009	6	#11939	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2009–2017) · Methodology