Afrodita
A girl's name of Greek origin with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Afrodita peaked during the Gen Z era, when 11 babies received this name in a single year (2008). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Afrodita has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Afrodita is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Afrodita is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Spanish and Slavic form of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, whose name may derive from the Greek aphros, meaning 'foam' or 'sea foam.'
Afrodita carries all the mythological power of Aphrodite — a name of divine beauty and love, used in Spanish-speaking and Slavic communities who give the goddess a local linguistic form.
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Phonetically, Afrodita belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At four syllables, it has a multi-syllable cadence that gives it presence and gravitas.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Afrodita’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Afrodita has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 | #13899 | — |
The Story of Afrodita
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Afrodita is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Afrodita are most likely born between 2007 and 2008.
How rare is Afrodita?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Afrodita is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2000s with 16 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2007–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | #10099 |
| 2007 | 5 | #17698 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2008