How Many People Are Named Nafees?

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

Nafees
Very Rare
Arabic

Nafees means 'precious' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 41 people named Nafees live in the US today, which is just 1 in 8,034,317 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~41
Living in US
1 in 8,034,317
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Precious Valuable Special
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

51,769
Worldwide Bearers
#17,954
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
28,546
🇮🇳 India
10,696
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,607
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,923
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,788
🇶🇦 Qatar
394
🇺🇸 United States
244
🇬🇧 England
230
🇰🇼 Kuwait
95
🇨🇦 Canada
65

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
28
Would be under 30 (67%)
14
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 42 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
89
International
99

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

📜 Nafees Through the Generations

Nafees has been a steady presence since its peak in 1996 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are 41 people named Nafees in the US, with most being young adults around 25 years old. The age distribution shows 28 under-30, 14 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating it's a newer generation's name.

✨ Similar Names to Nafees

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nafees's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nafees

How Many People Have the Name Nafees?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41 people in the United States currently share the name Nafees. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,034,317 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nafees a Common or Rare Name?

Nafees 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 Nafees Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nafees Most Popular?

The name Nafees reached peak popularity in 1996, with 8 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 Nafees?

Approximately 41 people named Nafees live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 42. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,034,317 Americans.

Is Nafees a rare name?

Nafees is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,034,317 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nafees mean?

Nafees means "precious" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nafees more male or female?

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

When was Nafees most popular?

Nafees peaked in 1996 with 8 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.

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 US41
All-Time Births42
1 in X1 in 8,034,317
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1996
World Rank#17,954
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.