Yafa
girl name#5238 in 2025Yafa entered the US charts in 2009, peaked at #4669 in 2024, ranks #5238 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2009–2025
#5238
rank today
#4669
peak (2024)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #17294 |
| 2010s | #13220 |
| 2020s | #7386 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yafa has been most popular in TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 100 people named Yafa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Yafa is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Yafas are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yafa in 2025?
- Yafa ranks #5238 among US girl names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yafa most popular?
- Yafa peaked in 2024, reaching #4669 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yafa with classmates?
- Yafa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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