What origin is the name Afia?

Afia comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Afia a popular name?

Afia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Afia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Afia?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Afia — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Afia

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Afia

Afia

Girl

african

2 syllables

Afia is an african girl's name meaning "Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.".

With african roots, Afia is a girl name that means "Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Afia

Very rare in US records

What does Afia mean?

Afia is a girl name of african origin meaning "Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.".

Is Afia a rare name?

Yes. Afia does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Afia

Amare Jabari Kwame Kato Sekou Kofi

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