Hanif
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning true believer; one who is upright.
Hanif by the numbers
In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Hanif. In the US, 11 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 29 babies in 2004, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hanif. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Hanihappy, joyful14 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harisguardian or watchful125 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hananmerciful or compassionate25 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hakimwise; intelligent; a judge22 in England and Wales (2025)
- Habibbeloved, dear, friend16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hanielgrace of god; a form of Hanael5 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Hanif
Names that are said the same way as Hanif, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Haneefupright, true believer in Islam3 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean faith
Like Hanif, each of these has faith in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean truth
Like Hanif, each of these has truth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Emmetttruth; form of Immanuel3,156 in the US (2017)
- Justinjust, righteous3,121 in the US (2017)
- Justicejustice; fairness; virtue name1,100 in the US (2017)
- Dilantrue sea or faithful; a variant of Dylan229 in the US (2017)
- Justusjust, righteous223 in the US (2017)
- Emmettruth; a form of Emmanuel218 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hanif
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