Hafsa
Meaningyoung lioness · Arabic
Hafsa is an Arabic girl name meaning “young lioness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationHafsa is having its moment right now. Most Hafsas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hafsa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 10,858 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHafsa first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hafsas? Head to New York, where it's the #585 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Hafsa
Hafsa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “young lioness”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Hafsa
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Hafsa
What does the name Hafsa mean?
Hafsa means “young lioness” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hafsah (“young lioness”).
What is the origin of the name Hafsa?
Hafsa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Hafsa a boy or girl name?
Hafsa is a girl name. In 2025, 148 US girls were named Hafsa.
How popular is the name Hafsa?
Hafsa ranked #1,452 for US girls in 2025, given to 148 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 408 places.
What names are similar to Hafsa?
If you like Hafsa, you might also like Hafsah. Hafsah is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hafsa?
Hafsa is an Arabic girl name meaning “young lioness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.