Wafa

Girl name

Wafa has been given to 481 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1999. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Wafa.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

481

Peak year

1999 (16 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

▲ +33%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Wafa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Safagirl

2,945 babies since 1978

Names with a similar vibe

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

Alandriagirl

481 babies since 1971

Estephaniagirl

481 babies since 1989

Arianngirl

482 babies since 1967

Yamilettgirl

482 babies since 1968

Aviancegirl

482 babies since 1975

Kierstangirl

482 babies since 1978

Bryannunisex

482 babies since 1978

Jameishagirl

482 babies since 1982

Wafa vs Alandria ⚖Wafa vs Estephania ⚖Wafa vs Ariann ⚖Wafa vs Yamilett ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Wafa?

Wafa has been given to 481 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wafa peak?

Wafa peaked in 1999, when 16 babies were given the name.

Is Wafa a girl or boy name?

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

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