Shafiq
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Shafiq first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 80 babies have been named Shafiq in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shafiq is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,489 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,489
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shafiq
Shafiq is a boy name .
Shafiq is currently ranked #16,489 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shafiq include Sha, Shaf, Shafy, Shafie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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