Afiya

“Swahili”

Swahili-speaking regions origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#6169US 2023

19Births / yr

↑Rising

273All-time births

📅 Since 197300

What does Afiya mean and where does it come from?

Afiya is commonly used in East African countries and emphasizes the importance of health and wellbeing in Swahili culture. Its roots in the Swahili language connect it deeply to the values of the communities where it is prevalent.

Cultural significance

Afiya has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Swahili-speaking regions-speaking communities, where it reflects values of swahili.

Peak popularity

Reached #5505 in 1981 — currently #6169 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Afiya?

Afiya works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Afiya Grace

How popular is Afiya right now?

Rising fast — up 288 spots — currently #6169 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#6169 · Top 4.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6169	19	▲ up 288 · +6% births
2022	#6457	18	▲ up 2521 · +64% births
2021	#8978	11	▼ down 489 · -8% births
2020	#8489	12	▲ up 4810 · +71% births
2015	#13299	7	▲ up 2110 · +17% births
2010	#15409	6	▼ down 6542 · -33% births
1990	#8867	9	▲ up 8 · +29% births
1985	#8875	7	▼ down 3036 · -42% births
1980	#5839	12	▲ up 1224 · +50% births
1975	#7063	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Afiya

Best Year1980Rank #5839

Peak Count19

Average Rank#8945

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1975 - 202310 years

The story of Afiya

Afiya is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1973. With 273 total births recorded, Afiya remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #7063 in 1975 to #6169 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Afiya in 1981:

Jennifer Jessica Amanda Sarah Melissa

Afiya by decade

Afiya peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	48
1980s	63
1990s ★	65
2000s	27
2010s	58
2020s	12

💎Afiya has only 273 total recorded births since 1973 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Afiya?

Common

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What names sound and feel like Afiya?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Afiya also consider these

Aziya

Arabic · to support or

Akan · born on Friday

Common questions about the name Afiya

What does the name Afiya mean?

Afiya means "Swahili" — a name rooted in Swahili-speaking regions tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Afiya?

Afiya is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Afiya have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Afiya?

Afiya originates from Swahili-speaking regions tradition. Swahili-speaking regions names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Afiya trending right now?

Afiya is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Afiya a common or rare name?

Afiya is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.