Afina

A girl's name of Greek origin with 41 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Athena (the goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis)

Afina is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Athena — the goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic warfare in ancient Greek mythology. The name carries the weight of one of antiquity's most powerful divine figures.

While uncommon in mainstream American usage, Afina appeals to parents drawn to mythological names with a softer phonetic twist. The double-a opening gives it a gentle lilt that distinguishes it from the more familiar Athena.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Afina is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2010 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Afina’s rarity (41 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2010

2023

Peak

10 births

2010

First recorded

14 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Afina has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.

First appeared: 2010Peak: 2023 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Afina
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	24	#11457	▲
2010s	17	#15309	—

The Story of Afina

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Afina is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Afina are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.

How rare is Afina?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Afina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2020s with 24 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 2010–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Afina
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	10	#9620	+4 (66.7%)
2022	6	#13636	-2 (-25.0%)
2020	8	#11116	+2 (33.3%)
2018	6	#13835	0
2012	6	#15019	+1 (20.0%)
2010	5	#17073	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afina a boy's or girl's name?

Afina is primarily a girl's name.

When was Afina most popular?

Afina reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Afina?

Afina is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 2010. Its peak was in 2023.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2023