Afiya
Afiya is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,288 in the US, popular nicknames include Afi, Afy, and Afiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Afiya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 331 babies have been named Afiya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Afiya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,288 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,288
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
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About the Name Afiya
Afiya is a girl name .
Afiya is currently ranked #11,288 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Afiya include Afi, Afy, and Afiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis