How Many People Are Named Yaffa?
Complete statistics for the name Yaffa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yaffa is a rare, feminine name that's seen a surge in popularity recently. Only 432 people named Yaffa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 763,938 Americans. The majority, 65%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 440 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yaffa Through the Generations
Yaffa has been on the rise, especially since its peak in 2019 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Yaffa are young adults, with 288 under 30 and 147 between 30 and 60. This distribution shows that Yaffa is a name for the new generation, with only 5 individuals over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yaffa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yaffa
How Many People Have the Name Yaffa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 123 people in the United States currently share the name Yaffa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yaffa a Common or Rare Name?
Yaffa 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 Yaffa Mean?
Yaffa means "modern coinage, evokes beauty" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yaffa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Yaffa Most Popular?
The name Yaffa reached peak popularity in 2019, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Yaffa?
Approximately 123 people named Yaffa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 123. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,694,710 Americans.
Is Yaffa a rare name?
Yaffa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yaffa mean?
Yaffa means "modern coinage, evokes beauty" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yaffa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yaffa are male and 100% are female.
When was Yaffa most popular?
Yaffa peaked in 2019 with 19 births that year. Current trend: 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.