Afaf

Afaf is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2018.

Afaf at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Afaf

Afaf belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Afaf first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10690 in 1985, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 52 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Afaf in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#10690 in 1985
Peak year
2015
Total since 1880
52

Afaf in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#4598 in 2004
Babies named Afaf in 2018
4
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afaf mean?

The meaning of Afaf is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Afaf a boy or girl name?

Afaf is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2018.

What origin is the name Afaf?

Afaf comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Afaf?

Afaf first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #10690 in 1985, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.