Hudaifa
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little defender" or "small warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hudaifa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hudaifa today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hudaifa births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hudaifa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hudaifa with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hudaifa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,801
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Hudaifa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hudaifa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hudaifa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Hudaifas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hudaifa
The name Hudaifa has its origins in Arabic and is derived from the root word "hudfa," which means "a mark or a scar." The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.
In the Islamic tradition, Hudaifa was the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Hudaifa ibn al-Yaman was a prominent figure who played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and was known for his bravery and military prowess. He participated in several battles, including the Battle of Yarmouk in 636 AD, which marked a decisive victory for the Muslim forces against the Byzantine Empire.
Beyond its religious significance, the name Hudaifa has been used throughout history by various individuals from different backgrounds. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hudaifa al-Adawi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 8th century AD. His poetry focused on themes of love, nature, and the virtues of courage and generosity.
Another notable figure was Hudaifa al-Baladhuri, an influential Arab historian and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He is best known for his comprehensive work, "Futuh al-Buldan" (The Conquests of the Lands), which chronicled the early Islamic conquests and provided valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural aspects of that era.
In the realm of science, Hudaifa al-Khalili was an influential mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century AD. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments, including the astrolabe.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, Hudaifa al-Nasiri was a prominent military commander who served under Sultan Qalawun in the late 13th century AD. He played a crucial role in the defense of the region against the Mongol invasions and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Hudaifa throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and scholarship to military leadership and scientific exploration.
People
Hudaifa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hudaifa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hudaifa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hudaifa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hudaifa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Hudaifa a common name?
We classify Hudaifa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hudaifa most popular?
The single biggest year for Hudaifa was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hudaifa is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hudaifa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hudaifa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hudaifa in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hudaifa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hudaifa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hudaifa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Hudaifa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.