Alfa

Q: Is Alfa a boy or girl name?

Alfa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16835, and as a girl name it ranks #70864.

Q: How popular is the name Alfa?

Alfa is ranked #16835 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ALF-uh ]

Boy Name #16,835 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alfa is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ALF-uh.

Parents who love the name Alfa often also consider Dena, Alok, Amish .

Popularity Over Time

#16,835

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,835
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Alfredo #781 Alfred #839 Alfonso #925 Alfie #2042 Alfonzo #4432

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Alfa is also used as a girl name, ranked #70864.

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Similar Names

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Amish Boy Sanskrit Dena Boy Hebrew Alok Boy Sanskrit lok Audrick Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alfa

Is Alfa a boy or girl name?

Alfa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16835. As a girl name, it is ranked #70864. Alfa is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alfa?

Alfa is pronounced ALF-uh.

How popular is the name Alfa?

Alfa is currently ranked #16835 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Alfa a common or rare name?

Alfa is an uncommon name, ranked #16835 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alfa

Alfa is a boy name .

Is Alfa a boy or girl name? Alfa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,835 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,864. Alfa is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alfa is currently ranked #16,835 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alfa include Alfredo, Alfred, Alfonso, Alfie, Alfonzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.