boy's name
Nefis
neh-FEES
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 35
Nefis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1999, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nefis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nefis?
In 2006, Nefis was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
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.
How Nefis Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Néfis | Néfis is a rare spelling of Nefis, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nefis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nefis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nefis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nefis
- Pronunciation neh-FEES
Sibling Names for Nefis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nefis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nefis
Is Nefis a girl's or a boy's name?
Nefis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nefis?
Nefis has 2 syllables.
When was Nefis most popular?
Nefis peaked in 1999, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.