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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nafissatou — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nafisa|Naftali
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Nafissatou

nah-fee-sah-TOO · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16781 in 2020

Peak: #16781 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16781 in 2020

Peak: #16781 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
AfricanWest AfricanFulaniFeminine4-syllableMeaningfulRegalCultural HeritageUncommon in US
Character
graceful dignityspiritual strengthcompassionate wisdomcultural prideresilient spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Nafissatou is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Nafissatou at a Glance
Meaning:From Fulani, meaning 'the most precious' or 'most beloved'; highly valued name in Fulani and Senegalese cultures
Language root:Fulani (Fula language)
Peak rank:#16781 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nafissatou Diallo
Hotel worker, public figure
Similar Sound
AissatouFatoumataMariamaAïchaAminata
Similar Style
ZainabAmara◈Adeyemi◈NiaLayla
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nafissatou
Amara◈ZaraAdeyemi◈Kai◈SafiyaKofi◈Asha◈Jabari
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nafissatou · Overview
Summary

Nafissatou is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Regal character
Nafissatou carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nafissatou.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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