Rafiq
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Kind; Friend
- Origin
- Arabic
Rafiq Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 412 baby boys have been named Rafiq. The name peaked in 1995 with 19 US births that year (rank #3528). In 2024, ranked #9638 nationally — 6,110 places below its 1995 peak.
Top States for Rafiq
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rafiq births are: Pennsylvania (76).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Rafiq
If you like Rafiq's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rafiq's exact length and starting letter: Rabab, Rabah, Radwa, Raena, Rafal.
Quick Facts About Rafiq
Variant Forms
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Compare Rafiq to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rafiq against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).