unisex name
Nafi
nah-FEE (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 234
Nafi is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 75% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2021, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nafi Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Nafi?
In 2025, Nafi was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Nafi Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nafi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nafi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nafi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nafi
- French nah-FEE
Sibling Names for Nafi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nafi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nafi
How popular is the name Nafi?
In 2025, Nafi was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Nafi a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafi is used for both girls and boys. About 75% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nafi?
Nafi has 2 syllables.
When was Nafi most popular?
Nafi peaked in 2021, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nafi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nafi currently ranks #5,563 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.