Tafsir
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Tafsir 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.
Tafsir is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tafsir is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic tafsir meaning "explanation," "interpretation," or "exegesis." In Islamic scholarship, tafsir is the specialized study and interpretation of the Quran — among the most respected academic disciplines in Muslim intellectual tradition.
Naming a child Tafsir carries a profound scholarly aspiration: the hope that he will bring clarity, wisdom, and deep understanding to the world. Used in Muslim families with strong educational and religious values, it is a name with intellectual weight built into its very definition.
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Tafsir first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2018. A twenty-first-century entry, Tafsir belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic 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
Tafsir has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | — |
The Story of Tafsir
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Tafsir is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Tafsir are most likely born between 2018 and 2018.
How rare is Tafsir?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tafsir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2018–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11954 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2018