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Wafi

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Wafi is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 40 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Wafi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Wafi is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from wafī (وفي), meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'trustworthy.' Faithfulness is among the most valued qualities in Islamic moral tradition, and names carrying this meaning have been used throughout the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.

Short and strong, Wafi has the direct, unfussy character of names that state their meaning plainly — a two-syllable declaration of the qualities a parent hopes their child will embody.

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Wafi is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Wafi has been recorded as a boy's name since 2008, with 40 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

40
Total births
Since 2008
2018
Peak
7 births
2008
First recorded
15 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Wafi has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

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First appeared: 2008Peak: 2018 (7 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Wafi
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s6#12235
2010s23#12726
2000s11#13455

The Story of Wafi

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Wafi is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Wafi are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.

How rare is Wafi?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Wafi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 23 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 20082022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Wafi
YearBirthsRank
20226#12235
20187#10685
20155#13935
20136#12048
20115#14236
20096#12405
20085#14505

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wafi a boy's or girl's name?
Wafi is primarily a boy's name.
When was Wafi most popular?
Wafi reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Wafi?
Wafi is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2018.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20082022