Zarif

Zarif is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “elegant.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Zarif at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“elegant”

About the name Zarif

Zarif belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “elegant” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zarif first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6428 in 2009, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 169 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zarif in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#6428 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Zarif in 2024
6
Total since 1880
169

Zarif in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2194 in 2011
Babies named Zarif in 2025
4
Total since 1996
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zarif mean?

Zarif means “elegant” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zarif a boy or girl name?

Zarif is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zarif?

Zarif comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zarif?

Zarif first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #6428 in 2009, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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