How Many People Are Named Nafis?

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

Nafis
Very Rare
Arabic

Nafis means 'pure' in Arabic, making it a name of spiritual significance. Only 520 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 634,053 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 54%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,549,610
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Spiritual Gentle Kind
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Nafis might excel in roles requiring strong organizational skills and a visionary approach.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,851
Worldwide Bearers
#8,139
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
82,700
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
28,227
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,663
🇷🇺 Russia
2,729
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,090
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇹🇷 Turkey
707
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
492
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
369
🇺🇸 United States
319

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
520 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
291
Would be under 30 (54%)
247
Would be 30–60 (46%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 538 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
78
International
99

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

📜 Nafis Through the Generations

Nafis saw its peak popularity in 1992 with 28 births, but since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, there are 520 people named Nafis living in the US, with an average age of 29. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 291 under 30 and 247 aged between 30 and 60, indicating its continued relevance among contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 256
New Jersey 13

✨ Similar Names to Nafis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nafis's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nafis

How Many People Have the Name Nafis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Nafis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nafis a Common or Rare Name?

Nafis 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 Nafis Mean?

Nafis means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nafis Most Popular?

The name Nafis reached peak popularity in 1992, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Nafis?

Approximately 130 people named Nafis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 130. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,549,610 Americans.

Is Nafis a rare name?

Nafis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nafis mean?

Nafis means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nafis more male or female?

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

When was Nafis most popular?

Nafis peaked in 1992 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US130
All-Time Births130
1 in X1 in 2,549,610
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1992
World Rank#8,139
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.