Nafisa
3 countries#1866 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nafisa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
699 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2005 with 39 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
699 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 39 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
631 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #7491 · peaked in 2024 with 32 births
Most common in: New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
37 births recorded 1972–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Nafisa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #722 | — |
| 2003 | #933 | ↓211 |
| 2004 | #821 | ↑112 |
| 2005 | #745 | ↑76 |
| 2006 | #816 | ↓71 |
| 2007 | #836 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #957 | ↓121 |
| 2009 | #1022 | ↓65 |
| 2010 | #1040 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #1168 | ↓128 |
| 2012 | #1253 | ↓85 |
| 2013 | #1220 | ↑33 |
| 2014 | #1628 | ↓408 |
| 2015 | #1549 | ↑79 |
| 2016 | #1571 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #1995 | ↓424 |
| 2018 | #2674 | ↓679 |
| 2019 | #1940 | ↑734 |
| 2020 | #2449 | ↓509 |
| 2021 | #1866 | ↑583 |
Frequently asked questions about Nafisa
Is Nafisa a popular name?
Yes — Nafisa currently ranks #1866 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Nafisa more common for boys or girls?
Nafisa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Nafisa most popular?
Nafisa peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Nafisa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Nafisa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #783 in 1996 to #1866 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Nafisa?
At least 1,367 babies have been recorded with the name Nafisa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nafisa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nafisa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Nafisa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Nafisa include Nabiha, Nakiyah.
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