Afruza
A girl's name of Persian origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 27 babies have been named Afruza in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Afruza is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Afruza is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'illuminating,' 'brightening,' or 'one who brings light.' In Persian, the suffix -ruza or -afruza relates to lighting up and brightening the world.
Afruza is a poetic Persian name — rare outside Central Asian and Iranian communities, but carrying a beautiful luminous meaning for parents who want their daughter's name to speak of light.
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Afruza first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2017. A twenty-first-century entry, Afruza belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Persian classification suggests a path from persian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Afruza has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | #12378 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 13 | #13678 | — |
The Story of Afruza
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Afruza is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Afruza are most likely born between 2017 and 2022.
How rare is Afruza?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Afruza is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2020s with 14 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2017–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #13637 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11119 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11381 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15974 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2022