Nafissa
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Nafissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Nafissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nafissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,606 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,606
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nafissa
Nafissa is a girl name .
Nafissa is currently ranked #68,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nafissa include Naf, Nafi, Nafiy, Nafiie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Nay, Naie, and Nafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nafissa include Nafisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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