Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Afrika
3 syllablesPeak year: 19746 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Afrika'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.
Afrika's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Afrika |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
Afrika through the decades
- Afrika peaked in 1974, when 20 babies were named Afrika in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1993–2005), use of Afrika has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.