Nafisah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nafisah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 126 babies have been named Nafisah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafisah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,515 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,515
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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African-American origin
"invented name with feminine suffix"
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Persian origin
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Persian origin
"fire-born, light"
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"evenness of mind, inner balance"
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Welsh/Hebrew origin
"God is gracious (via Jennifer)"
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Irish origin
"brightness, radiance"
#58,676 in US
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About the Name Nafisah
Nafisah is a girl name .
Nafisah is currently ranked #58,515 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafisah include Naf, Nafi, Nafiy, Nafiie, Sah, Sahy, Sahie, Nay, Naie, and Nafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nafisah include Nafisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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