UK boy's name
Hudhayfah
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little lion cub" or "lion cub".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hudhayfah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hudhayfah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 20 births.
This profile covers 158 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 157 living people in the UK are called Hudhayfah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hudhayfah ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 20 boys were registered as Hudhayfah.
- • About 157 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hudhayfah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2023
20 births
Estimated living
157
2026
Meaning
What does Hudhayfah mean?
The name Hudhayfah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "hadfah," which means "to help" or "to aid." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and among Muslim communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hudhayfah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era. One of the most notable figures in Islamic history to bear this name was Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in the early Muslim community.
In the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, the name Hudhayfah is not explicitly mentioned. However, some scholars have interpreted certain verses as referring to the qualities associated with the name, such as helpfulness and support.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hudhayfah. One such figure was Hudhayfah al-Adawi, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived during the 8th century CE in present-day Iraq. Another was Hudhayfah ibn al-Ahwas, a military commander and governor who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century CE.
Beyond the Islamic world, the name Hudhayfah has also been used in other cultures and languages. For example, in the Indian subcontinent, the name has been adopted and adapted as "Huzaifa" or "Huzaifah," reflecting the influence of Arabic and Islamic culture in the region.
Historical records show that the name Hudhayfah has been borne by several influential figures across different periods and regions. One such figure was Hudhayfah al-Qudsi, a Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in Jerusalem during the 12th century CE. Another was Hudhayfah al-Yamani, a renowned poet and literary figure from Yemen who lived in the 10th century CE.
Overall, the name Hudhayfah has a rich and diverse history, deeply rooted in the Arab and Islamic traditions. Its meaning and associations with helpfulness and support have contributed to its enduring popularity and use across different cultures and times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hudhayfah over time
The chart below shows babies named Hudhayfah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hudhayfah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hudhayfah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hudhayfah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2151 | 58 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2728 | 80 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3471 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2074 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hudhayfah
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- 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
Hudhayfah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hudhayfah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hudhayfah was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Hudhayfah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 20 babies registered as Hudhayfah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hudhayfah?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little lion cub" or "lion cub".
How many people are called Hudhayfah in the UK?
A total of 158 babies have been registered as Hudhayfah across the 20 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.