Africa
3 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Africa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,042 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1972 with 76 births
Most common in: Georgia, Illinois, California, South Carolina, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
27 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2009 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4 births recorded 1968–1968 · peaked in 1968 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Africa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5545 | — |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓2553 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↑690 |
| 2009 | #7341 | ↑67 |
| 2010 | #11246 | ↓3905 |
| 2011 | #10374 | ↑872 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↓1825 |
| 2013 | #8135 | ↑4064 |
| 2014 | #9517 | ↓1382 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↓1349 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑753 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↑2273 |
| 2018 | #12464 | ↓4624 |
| 2019 | #12448 | ↑16 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↑1358 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↑1528 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↑506 |
| 2023 | #8486 | ↑570 |
| 2024 | #15293 | ↓6807 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↑4376 |
Frequently asked questions about Africa
Is Africa a popular name?
Yes — Africa currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Africa more common for boys or girls?
Africa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Africa most popular?
Africa peaked in 1972 in United States, with 76 recorded births that year.
Is Africa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Africa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5974 in 1969 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Africa?
At least 1,073 babies have been recorded with the name Africa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Africa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Africa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.