UK boy's name
Hudeyfa
An Arabic given name meaning "little friend" or "small companion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hudeyfa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hudeyfa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2005 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Hudeyfa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hudeyfa ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Hudeyfa.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hudeyfa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Hudeyfa mean?
The name Hudeyfa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hdf," which means "to guide" or "to lead." The name carries the connotation of being a leader or guide.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hudeyfa is found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as the name of a companion of Prophet Muhammad, known as Hudeyfa ibn al-Yaman. He was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and participated in several battles alongside the Prophet.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Hudeyfa gained popularity among Arab and Muslim communities. It was often given to children as a way of invoking the qualities of leadership and guidance associated with the name's meaning.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Hudeyfa was Hudeyfa al-Adawi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.
Another prominent individual with the name Hudeyfa was Hudeyfa ibn al-Yaman al-Ghifari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest Muslims. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and participated in several battles during the early years of Islam.
In the 12th century, Hudeyfa ibn Abi Jarir al-Zaqqaq was a renowned Islamic mystic and philosopher from Baghdad. He was renowned for his teachings on Sufism and his contributions to Islamic spirituality.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Hudeyfa was particularly popular among the ruling elite and aristocracy. Several princes and nobles bore this name, reflecting its association with leadership and guidance.
Throughout history, the name Hudeyfa has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, mystics, warriors, and nobles. It has become a respected and revered name within the Arabic and Islamic traditions, symbolizing the qualities of leadership, guidance, and wisdom.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hudeyfa over time
The chart below shows babies named Hudeyfa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hudeyfa, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hudeyfa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hudeyfa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4729 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3476 | 8 | 2 |
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Names similar to Hudeyfa
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- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hudeyfa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hudeyfa in the UK right now?
In 2016, Hudeyfa was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hudeyfa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Hudeyfa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hudeyfa?
An Arabic given name meaning "little friend" or "small companion".
How many people are called Hudeyfa in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Hudeyfa across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.