Azifa made her career debut while studying at grade four, in an episode from Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy television series Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa.

[3] She was next signed on by Amjad Ibrahim to play a devious maid in his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) alongside Amira Ismail and Hussain Solah which failed to do well commercially and critically.

[4] In 2011 Azifa played the role of Areeka, an introverted prudent girlfriend living a modest lifestyle, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.

[9] It was followed by Hamid Ali's romantic family drama Laelaa opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu which was a critical and box office failure.

[13] Ahmed Nadheem reviewing from Haveeru wrote: "Indeed, Azifa is a very promising actress and she has proved her worth in the industry with Loodhifa.

[13] She next starred in Abdul Faththaah's romantic drama Aadheys, alongside Niuma Mohamed, Hussain Sobah, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya and Ali Azim.

[23] Azifa played the role of Jeeza, the envious and insecure sister-in-law of the title character, showing an excessive interest in acquiring money and wealth.

Ahmed Nadheem, revieweing for Avas opined that Azifa was the only star who "left an impression in the acting department" from the film, though he felt the "flaws in her character development led to lack of exhilaration" at her presence.

[24] Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film received mixed reviews and performed moderately at the box office.

[27] The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties.

[27] Azifa played the role of Taniya, the beguiling lady signed up by her aunt to seduce and take down their rival businessman in the island, Jawad.

[30][25] In the film she played the role of Zeena, a woman who is having a tragic and unfortunate love life where she is forced to separate from her lovers after dreadful events.

[32] Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, the film tells the story of Ibaa (played by Mariyam Azza), a woman from a royal family and her battle with depression after the demise of her father.