Arafat
Pronunciation: [ EHR-uhf-at ]
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Arafat first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 179 babies have been named Arafat in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arafat is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,649 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,649
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Arafat
Arafat is a boy name .
Arafat is currently ranked #7,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arafat include Ara, Araf, Arafy, Arafie, Ary, Arie, and Arakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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