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Iffat

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningchastity, virtue · Arabic

Iffat is an Arabic girl name meaning “chastity, virtue”. 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 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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  • GenerationIffat peaked in 2009, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Iffat you'd meet today is about 16 years old.
  • HistoryIffat first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Iffat

Iffat is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “chastity, virtue”. 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. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Iffat

What does the name Iffat mean?

Iffat means “chastity, virtue” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Afaf (“chastity, virtue”).

What is the origin of the name Iffat?

Iffat is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Iffat a boy or girl name?

Iffat is a girl name.

How popular is the name Iffat?

Iffat is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2009. It peaked at #15,242 in 2009, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Iffat?

If you like Iffat, you might also like Afaf.

What should I know before naming my baby Iffat?

Iffat is an Arabic girl name meaning “chastity, virtue”. 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 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.