An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Rafiq is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic rafīq, meaning 'companion, friend, comrade' — the trusted companion who walks alongside you on the journey. Al-Rafiq (The Gentle, The Companion) is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition. With over 410 births, Rafiq carries the warmth of devoted friendship and the gentle quality of a companion who makes the road easier to walk.
Rafiq has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 68 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 80 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 123 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 66 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 44 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9638 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11917 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7000 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13584 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11808 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6255 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11865 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10475 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9372 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13572 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13600 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10499 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13850 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13783 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7578 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8845 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8747 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12903 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9381 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4291 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2024) · Methodology