Huzaifa is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #577 in 2022 with 65 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 95 births ranking #422. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 828.6%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,375 boys born was named Huzaifa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Huzaifa is an Arabic name with long-standing use in Muslim communities and a respected early Islamic history. It has a gentle rhythm and a strong traditional identity.
The name is especially familiar through Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a well-known companion of the Prophet Muhammad. That association has helped keep it admired and widely used.