boy's name
Shafi
SHAH-fee (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 105
Shafi is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Shafi is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in 2009, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shafi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Shafi?
In 2017, Shafi was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shafi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shafi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shafi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shafi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shafi
- Arabic SHAH-fee
Sibling Names for Shafi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shafi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shafi
How popular is the name Shafi?
In 2017, Shafi was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shafi a girl's or a boy's name?
Shafi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shafi?
Shafi has 2 syllables.
When was Shafi most popular?
Shafi peaked in 2009, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.