girl's name
Nafisa
nah-FEE-sah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,543
Nafisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nafisa is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 39 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 32,934 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nafisa 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 | 117 |
| 2000s | 348 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 97 |
How Popular Is Nafisa?
In 2025, Nafisa was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Nafisa 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 Nafisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nafisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nafisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nafisa
- Arabic nah-FEE-sah
Sibling Names for Nafisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nafisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nafisa
How popular is the name Nafisa?
In 2025, Nafisa was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Nafisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nafisa?
Nafisa has 3 syllables.
When was Nafisa most popular?
Nafisa peaked in 2005, when 39 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nafisa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nafisa currently ranks #1,881 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.