girl's name
Afsana
af-SAH-nuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 490
Afsana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Afsana 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 | 102 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Afsana?
In 2021, Afsana was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Afsana 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 Afsana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Afsana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Afsana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Afsana
- Pronunciation af-SAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Afsana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Afsana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Afsana
How popular is the name Afsana?
In 2021, Afsana was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Afsana a girl's or a boy's name?
Afsana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Afsana?
Afsana has 3 syllables.
When was Afsana most popular?
Afsana peaked in 1998, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Afsana a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Afsana currently ranks #8,527 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.