girl's name
Afsha
AHF-shuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 63
Afsha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Afsha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Afsha?
In 2010, Afsha was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
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 Afsha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Afsha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Afsha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Afsha
- Pronunciation AHF-shuh
Sibling Names for Afsha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Afsha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Afsha
How popular is the name Afsha?
In 2010, Afsha was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Afsha a girl's or a boy's name?
Afsha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Afsha?
Afsha has 2 syllables.
When was Afsha most popular?
Afsha peaked in 1998, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.