Girl nameCurrently #4,653 in the USSteady
Afia
3 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Afia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Afia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Afia |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Afia through the decades
- Afia peaked in 2024, when 29 babies were named Afia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Afia has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Afia currently ranks #4,653 in the US and is holding steady.