Nafeesah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nafeesah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 206 babies have been named Nafeesah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafeesah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,414 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,414
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nafeesah
Nafeesah is a girl name .
Nafeesah is currently ranked #60,414 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafeesah include Naf, Nafe, Nafey, Nafeie, Nafee, Nafeey, Nafeeie, Sah, Sahy, Sahie, Nay, and Naie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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