Nafisa vs Nilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nafisa

Girl #4,416 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, refined, delicate"

Origin: Arabic n-f-s

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Indonesian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,416
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nafi, Fisa

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Nilah

Girl #4,597 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, one who achieves"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,597
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Nafisa Rank #4,416
Nilah Rank #4,597

Nafisa is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4597 for Nilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nafisa ___

  • Nafisa Fatima
  • Nafisa Aisha
  • Nafisa Maryam
  • Nafisa Zainab
  • Nafisa Khadijah
  • Nafisa Ruqayya

Nilah ___

  • Nilah Rose
  • Nilah Grace
  • Nilah Jade
  • Nilah Celeste
  • Nilah Mae
  • Nilah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nafisa

Yusuf Khalid Fatima Ibrahim Maryam

If you choose Nilah

Layla Zara Amara Suri Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nafisa or Nilah more popular?

Nafisa is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Nilah at #4597 in the United States.

What do Nafisa and Nilah mean?

Nafisa means "precious, refined, delicate" (Arabic n-f-s origin). Nilah means "champion, one who achieves" (Arabic origin).

Are Nafisa and Nilah boy or girl names?

Nafisa is primarily a girl name. Nilah is primarily a girl name.

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