Rafia
girl nameRafia entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #8837 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#8837
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #10386 |
| 1990s | #12497 |
| 2000s | #13375 |
| 2010s | #15192 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Rafia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rafia alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rafia in 2025?
- Rafia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rafia most popular?
- Rafia peaked in 2002, reaching #8837 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rafia with classmates?
- Rafia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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