Nafissa
Nafissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,606 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
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Historical Record
Nafissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Nafissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,606 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,606
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Nafissa
Nafissa is a girl name .
Nafissa is currently ranked #68,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafissa include Naf, Nay, Nafie, and Nafiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nafissa 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