Nafisa
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- African
Nafisa is a name traditionally given to a girl of African origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more African baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Nafisa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 616 baby girls have been named Nafisa. The name peaked in 2024 with 32 US births that year (rank #4430). In 2024, ranked #4430 nationally.
Top States for Nafisa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nafisa births are: New York (110).
Other African-Origin Names Like Nafisa
If you like Nafisa's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
6-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nafisa's exact length and starting letter: Naamah, Naaman, Naamit, Naavah, Nabhan.
Quick Facts About Nafisa
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy | Unknown | Female | English |
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Compare Nafisa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nafisa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).