girl's name
Afifah
ah-FEE-fah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 123
Afifah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Afifah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Afifah?
In 2025, Afifah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Afifah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Afifah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Afifah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Afifah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Afifah
- Arabic ah-FEE-fah
Sibling Names for Afifah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Afifah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Afifah
How popular is the name Afifah?
In 2025, Afifah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Afifah a girl's or a boy's name?
Afifah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Afifah?
Afifah has 3 syllables.
When was Afifah most popular?
Afifah peaked in 2007, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Afifah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Afifah currently ranks #7,030 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.