Nafia
Nafia is a girl baby name. Ranked #50,403 in the US, popular nicknames include Naf, Nay, and Nafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nafia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Nafia often also consider Manasseh, Angelleigh, Erlyne .
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Historical Record
Nafia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 24 babies have been named Nafia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,403 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,403
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Nafia
Nafia is a girl name .
Nafia is currently ranked #50,403 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafia include Naf, Nay, and Nafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nafia include Nafisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis