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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rufaida — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Rufael|Rufaidah
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Rufaida

roo-FAY-dah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17136 in 2023

Peak: #12041 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17136 in 2023

Peak: #12041 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20222023

Rank #17136 · Falling since 2022

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

Rufaida scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligious3-syllableFemaleHistoricalMeaningfulCulturalHelper archetype
Character
devoted to healingsteadfast community caregiver
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rufaida at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'one who helps' or 'woman helper'. Historically significant as the name of Rufaida al-Aslamiyya, an early Islamic nurse and companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#12041 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rufaida al-Aslamiyya
Early Islamic nurse and companion
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rufaida · Overview
Summary

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

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Rufaida carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rufaida.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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