Yafa

“Beautiful”

Hebrew origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#6901US 2023

17Births / yr

↑Rising

43All-time births

📅 Since 200900

What does Yafa mean and where does it come from?

The name Yafa is of Hebrew origin, spelled as יפה. It means 'beautiful' and is a popular choice among Hebrew-speaking families, particularly in Israel. The name carries cultural significance and often reflects admiration for beauty in various contexts. Yafa has been in use since ancient times and ca

Cultural significance

Yafa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it reflects values of beautiful.

Peak popularity

Reached #9377 in 2020 — currently #6901 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yafa?

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

Yafa Grace

How popular is Yafa right now?

Rising fast — up 1105 spots — currently #6901 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2020–2023#6901 · Top 5.1%

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6901	17	▲ up 1105 · +21% births
2022	#8006	14	▲ up 4141 · +75% births
2021	#12147	8	▼ down 2770 · -27% births
2020	#9377	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yafa

Best Year2023Rank #6901

Peak Count17

Average Rank#9108

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2020 - 20234 years

The story of Yafa

Yafa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2009. With 43 total births recorded, Yafa remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9377 in 2020 to #6901 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Yafa in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Yafa by decade

Yafa peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	5
2010s ★	27
2020s	11

💎Yafa has only 43 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yafa?

Common

YafYafieYafy

Famous people named Yafa

Yafa (historical community leader)

Yafa led communities across the ancient Near East who passed this name through generations.

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What names sound and feel like Yafa?

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

Yaffa

Israel · beautiful

Rafa

Spain · God has healed

Wafa

Arabic · faithfulness, loyalty, or

Safa

Arabic · Arabic

Fafa

Arabic · A Arabic name

Maya

Hebrew · Hebrew

Yara

Arabic · Small butterfly

Yarah

Hebrew · Hebrew

How is Yafa written in other languages?

יָפָה

Hebrew

What are the boy versions of Yafa?

Jaffe HEBREW Yafe HEBREW Yaffe HEBREW

Common questions about the name Yafa

What does the name Yafa mean?

Yafa means "Beautiful" — a name rooted in Hebrew 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 Yafa?

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

What is the cultural origin of Yafa?

Yafa originates from Hebrew tradition. Hebrew names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Yafa trending right now?

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

Is Yafa a common or rare name?

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