Nafis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nafis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 538 babies have been named Nafis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafis is past its peak , currently ranked #30,027 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,027
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nafis
Nafis is a boy name .
Nafis is currently ranked #30,027 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafis include Naf, Nay, Naie, and Nafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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