Is Nafi a boy's or girl's name?

Nafi is primarily a boy's name.

When was Nafi most popular?

Nafi reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Nafi?

Nafi is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 59 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2019.

Nafi

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Nafi is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'beneficial, useful, one who gives benefit.' In Islamic tradition, Nafi was the name of a prominent early Muslim scholar and a companion of the Prophet's companions — giving the name deep religious pedigree.

Simple and purposeful, Nafi carries the quiet ambition of a name that says: this person will contribute something good to the world.

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Popularity Over Time

Nafi has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nafi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	6	#11701	▼
2010s	33	#11467	▲
2000s	20	#10540	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 2002–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nafi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	6	#11701	-4 (-40.0%)
2019	10	#8031	+5 (100.0%)
2016	5	#13590	-1 (-16.7%)
2014	6	#11689	+1 (20.0%)
2012	5	#13607	-2 (-28.6%)
2011	7	#10419	+2 (40.0%)
2007	5	#13776	-2 (-28.6%)
2004	7	#9632	-1 (-12.5%)
2002	8	#8212	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2002–2021) · Methodology