How Many People Are Named Rafik?

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

Rafik
Very Rare
Arabic

Rafik means 'friend' in Arabic, making it a warm and welcoming name. Only 56 people named Rafik live in the US today, which is just 1 in 5,845,846 Americans. The majority, 52%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~56
Living in US
1 in 5,845,846
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Friendly Compassionate Supportive
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

224,527
Worldwide Bearers
#4,667
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
125,374
🇩🇿 Algeria
25,949
🇪🇬 Egypt
13,880
🇷🇺 Russia
9,059
🇦🇲 Armenia
8,211
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,720
🇲🇦 Morocco
6,633
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,567
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
3,144
🇱🇾 Libya
3,121

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
56 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
30
Would be under 30 (52%)
28
Would be 30–60 (48%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 58 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
46
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Rafik Through the Generations

Rafik has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2006 when there were 9 births. Today, most Rafiks are around 27 years old, with 30 under 30 and 28 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests Rafik is a name embraced by younger generations, with no one over 60 bearing the name, indicating it's a relatively modern choice.

✨ Similar Names to Rafik

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rafik's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rafik

How Many People Have the Name Rafik?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 56 people in the United States currently share the name Rafik. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,845,846 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rafik a Common or Rare Name?

Rafik 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 Rafik Mean?

Rafik means "friend" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rafik Most Popular?

The name Rafik reached peak popularity in 2006, with 9 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 Rafik?

Approximately 56 people named Rafik live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 58. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,845,846 Americans.

Is Rafik a rare name?

Rafik is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,845,846 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rafik mean?

Rafik means "friend" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rafik more male or female?

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

When was Rafik most popular?

Rafik peaked in 2006 with 9 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 US56
All-Time Births58
1 in X1 in 5,845,846
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2006
World Rank#4,667
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.