Arif is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #748 in 2006 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 34 births ranking #748. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 54.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 9,422 boys born was named Arif. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.