How Many People Are Named Arafa?
Complete statistics for the name Arafa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Arafa is a very rare female name, with only 6 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 55,328,096 Americans. All of those named Arafa are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 4All 6 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Arafa Through the Generations
Arafa has seen a steady presence in the United States since 2022, with 6 births that year marking its peak. The name's current bearers are predominantly young, with all 6 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests Arafa is a name embraced by newer generations, maintaining its modern appeal.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Arafa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Arafa
How Many People Have the Name Arafa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 292 people in the United States currently share the name Arafa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,135,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Arafa a Common or Rare Name?
Arafa 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 Arafa Mean?
Arafa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Arafa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Arafa Most Popular?
The name Arafa reached peak popularity in 2022, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Arafa?
Approximately 292 people named Arafa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,135,100 Americans.
Is Arafa a rare name?
Arafa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,135,100 Americans has this name.
What does the name Arafa mean?
Arafa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Arafa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Arafa are male and 100% are female.
When was Arafa most popular?
Arafa peaked in 2022 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.