Hafsah
Meaningyoung lioness · Arabic
Hafsah 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funHafsah starts and ends with the same letter, H. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hafsah would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHafsah is having its moment right now. Most Hafsahs 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 Hafsah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 55,556 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHafsah first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million girls, 1996–2025
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About the name Hafsah
Hafsah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “young lioness”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Hafsah
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 Hafsah
What does the name Hafsah mean?
Hafsah means “young lioness” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hafsa (“young lioness”).
What is the origin of the name Hafsah?
Hafsah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Hafsah a boy or girl name?
Hafsah is a girl name. In 2025, 29 US girls were named Hafsah.
How popular is the name Hafsah?
Hafsah ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #3,575. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,189 places.
What names are similar to Hafsah?
If you like Hafsah, you might also like Hafsa. Hafsa is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hafsah?
Hafsah 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, 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.