Arif is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #668 in 2001 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 34 births ranking #748. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.7%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 10,660 boys born was named Arif. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.