An uncommon Amharic pick — distinctive and rare.
Afomia is a girl's baby name of Amharic origin, from the Ethiopian Amharic language, possibly meaning 'good things' or related to a root meaning 'gift.' It is used in Ethiopian Christian communities where meaningful, aspirational given names are a cherished tradition.
Afomia carries the warmth of Ethiopian Christian naming — a name that begins a life with an expectation of goodness and blessing.
Afomia has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 106 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13470 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13502 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7289 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9576 |
| 2020 | 11 | #8960 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11380 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7410 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6294 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8890 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8017 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10149 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13190 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12227 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12192 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17074 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10698 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13866 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2008–2024) · Methodology