Rafia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Rafia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Rafia often also consider Alyssamae, Mykeisha, Quinneshia .
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Rafia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 105 babies have been named Rafia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rafia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,681 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rafia
Rafia is a girl name .
Rafia is currently ranked #56,681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafia include Raf, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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