Afif

Afif is a boy'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 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Afif at a glance

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

About the name Afif

Afif 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, Afif first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8460 in 1992, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 20 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Afif in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#8460 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Afif in 2024
5
Total since 1880
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afif mean?

The meaning of Afif 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 Afif a boy or girl name?

Afif is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Afif?

Afif comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Afif?

Afif first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #8460 in 1992, and 5 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. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.