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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nafisa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nafis|Nafissatou
ArabicGirl↑↑ Surging

Nafisa

nah-FEE-sah · 3 syllables

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Girl
#4430
↑↑ Surging
#4430
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#4430 in 2024
5yr change
+2152 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4430 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Nafisa

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4430

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2152 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Arabic OriginGirl Name3-syllableReligiousClassicMeaningfulSoft VibeInternationalPrecious MeaningRare in US
Character
precious and valuable
STRONG
High confidence

Nafisa is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4430 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2152 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4430 · very rare
Nafisa at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'precious' or 'valuable', often associated with refinement and grace in Islamic tradition
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#4430 in 2024
5yr change:+2152 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nafisa
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nafisa · Overview
Summary

Nafisa is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4430 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nafisa scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2152 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Meaningful · Classic character
Nafisa carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Nafisa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
nafisa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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