Dafina
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dafina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 133 babies have been named Dafina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dafina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,435 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,435
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dafina
Dafina is a girl name .
Dafina is currently ranked #61,435 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dafina include Daf, Dafi, Dafiy, Dafiie, Day, Daie, and Dafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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