Afrika
girl nameAfrika entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #3313 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#3313
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5690 |
| 1980s | #9183 |
| 1990s | #9835 |
| 2000s | #13726 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Afrika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Afrika alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Afrika in 2025?
- Afrika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Afrika most popular?
- Afrika peaked in 1974, reaching #3313 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Afrika with classmates?
- Afrika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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