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Afraa

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Afraa is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Afraa is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Afraa is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Afra meaning 'dust-colored' or 'white' — a classic name in Arabic-speaking cultures.

EtymologyShow more

Afraa is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Afraa has been recorded as a girl's name since 2020, with 5 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

5
Total births
Since 2020
2020
Peak
5 births
2020
First recorded
1 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Afraa has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.

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First appeared: 2020Peak: 2020 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Afraa
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s5#15148

The Story of Afraa

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2020, Afraa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Afraa are most likely born between 2020 and 2020.

How rare is Afraa?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20202020)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Afraa
YearBirthsRank
20205#15148

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afraa a boy's or girl's name?
Afraa is primarily a girl's name.
When was Afraa most popular?
Afraa reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Afraa?
Afraa is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2020. Its peak was in 2020.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20202020