Shifa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Shifa means 'healing' or 'cure' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Shifa
Shifa is an Arabic name meaning 'healing' or 'cure'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'shifaa' which refers to the act of healing. Shifa has a spiritual connotation and is often used to symbolize the healing power of faith. It is a beautiful name with a positive and optimistic meaning.
Popularity of the Name Shifa
The popularity for the name Shifa peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 23 births, which ranked number 9,849 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Shifa had the most female births in 2022 with 23, which ranked number 5,437 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Shifa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 23 births, an increase of 76.92%. Among females, Shifa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 23 births, an increase of 76.92%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shifa
- 20 Year Trend of Shifa: 27.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Shifa: 76.92%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shifa: 76.92%
Popularity of Shifa by State
Among females, Shifa was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Shifa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Shifa
- Total Births of Shifa: 24 (5.87%)
- Female Births of Shifa: 24 (5.87%)
Given the upward trend of Shifa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.87% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Shifa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.87%.