How Many People Are Named Afifa?

Complete statistics for the name Afifa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Afifa
Very Rare
Arabic

Afifa is a rare, feminine name with roots in Arabic, meaning 'pure'. Only 122 people named Afifa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,704,388 Americans. The majority of Afifa's are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~122
Living in US
1 in 2,704,388
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

People with life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

57,440
Worldwide Bearers
#16,425
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
34,826
🇵🇰 Pakistan
8,310
🇲🇦 Morocco
4,941
🇮🇳 India
2,235
🇹🇩 Chad
1,483
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,420
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1,316
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇩🇿 Algeria
399
🇪🇬 Egypt
325

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
122 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
117
Would be under 30 (95%)
6
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 123 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Afifa Through the Generations

Afifa has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2006 when 11 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 117 out of 122 Afifas being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Afifa is a name embraced by contemporary parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Afifa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afifa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Afifa

How Many People Have the Name Afifa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122 people in the United States currently share the name Afifa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,704,388 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afifa a Common or Rare Name?

Afifa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Afifa Mean?

Afifa means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Afifa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Afifa Most Popular?

The name Afifa reached peak popularity in 2006, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Afifa?

Approximately 122 people named Afifa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 123. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,704,388 Americans.

Is Afifa a rare name?

Afifa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,704,388 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afifa mean?

Afifa means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Afifa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Afifa are male and 100% are female.

When was Afifa most popular?

Afifa peaked in 2006 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US122
All-Time Births123
1 in X1 in 2,704,388
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2006
World Rank#16,425
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.