girl's name
Nafeesa
nuh-FEE-suh (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 634
Nafeesa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 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 1996, when 38 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.
Nafeesa 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 | 123 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Nafeesa?
In 2024, Nafeesa was given to 5 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 Nafeesa 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 Nafeesa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nafeesa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nafeesa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nafeesa
- Arabic nuh-FEE-suh
Sibling Names for Nafeesa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nafeesa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nafeesa
How popular is the name Nafeesa?
In 2024, Nafeesa was given to 5 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 Nafeesa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafeesa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nafeesa?
Nafeesa has 3 syllables.
When was Nafeesa most popular?
Nafeesa peaked in 1996, when 38 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.