Jaafar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jaafar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 61 babies have been named Jaafar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaafar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,273 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,273
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jaafar
Jaafar is a boy name .
Jaafar is currently ranked #22,273 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jaafar include Jaa, Jaaf, Jaafy, Jaafie, Jay, Jaie, and Jaakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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