girl's name
Arafa
- Gender Girl
- Letters 5
- Births on record 33
Arafa is a girl's name. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. 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 2022, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
Arafa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Arafa?
In 2024, Arafa 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.
Where Arafa 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 Arafa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arafa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arafa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Arafa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arafa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arafa
How popular is the name Arafa?
In 2024, Arafa 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 Arafa a girl's or a boy's name?
Arafa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Arafa most popular?
Arafa peaked in 2022, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.