Yaffa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yaffa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 440 babies have been named Yaffa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaffa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,354 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,354
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Yaffa
Yaffa is a girl name .
Yaffa is currently ranked #11,354 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaffa include Yaf, Yay, Yaie, and Yafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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