Arif is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #952 in 2007 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 34 births ranking #748. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.2%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 12,744 boys born was named Arif. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.