Arif is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #746 in 2003 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 34 births ranking #748. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 27.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 10,697 boys born was named Arif. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.