Afra
Girl nameAfra has been given to 226 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 69,881 girls was named Afra.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
226
Peak year
2025 (23 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Afra — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Afra.
Sibling name ideas for Afra
Same era and popularity as Afra, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Afra?
Afra has been given to 226 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Afra peak?
Afra peaked in 2025, when 23 babies were given the name.
Is Afra a girl or boy name?
Afra is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Afra are girls).
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