Alfa
Pronunciation: [ ALF-uh ]
Alfa is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,864 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alfa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 53 babies have been named Alfa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alfa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,864 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,864
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alfa is also used as a boy name, ranked #16835.
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About the Name Alfa
Alfa is a girl name .
Is Alfa a boy or girl name? Alfa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,864 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,835. Alfa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alfa is currently ranked #70,864 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis