Africa

Girl name

Africa has been given to 1,042 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1972. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Africa.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,042

Peak year

1972 (76 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Africa.

1,042 babies since 1943

1,048 babies since 1969

1,033 babies since 1945

1,030 babies since 1946

1,055 babies since 1971

1,057 babies since 1965

1,062 babies since 1951

1,064 babies since 1925

How popular is the name Africa?

Africa has been given to 1,042 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Africa peak?

Africa peaked in 1972, when 76 babies were given the name.

Is Africa a girl or boy name?

Africa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Africa are girls).

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