Arafa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arafa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 6 babies have been named Arafa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arafa is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,771 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,771
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Arafa
Arafa is a girl name .
Arafa is currently ranked #24,771 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arafa include Ara, Ary, Arie, and Arakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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