Africa
Pronunciation: [ AFR-uhk-ah ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Africa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 1,034 babies have been named Africa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Africa is past its peak , currently ranked #62,695 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,695
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Africa
Africa is a girl name .
Africa is currently ranked #62,695 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Africa include Afr, Afri, Afriy, Afriie, Afy, Afie, and Afrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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