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Afruza

A girl's name of Persian origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.

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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

27
Total births
Since 2017
2019
Peak
8 births
2017
First recorded
6 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Afruza has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.

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First appeared: 2017Peak: 2019 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Afruza
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s14#12378
2010s13#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, 20172022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Afruza
YearBirthsRank
20226#13637
20208#11119
20198#11381
20175#15974

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afruza a boy's or girl's name?
Afruza is primarily a girl's name.
When was Afruza most popular?
Afruza reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Afruza?
Afruza is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 27 babies in the U.S. since 2017. Its peak was in 2019.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20172022