Aafia
Aafia is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,789 in the US, popular nicknames include Aaf, Aay, and Aafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Aafia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 25 babies have been named Aafia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aafia is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,789 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,789
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Aafia
Aafia is a girl name .
Aafia is currently ranked #11,789 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aafia include Aaf, Aay, and Aafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis