Yafa
Girl nameYafa has been given to 135 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 66,969 girls was named Yafa.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
135
Peak year
2024 (29 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Yafa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Yafa.
Sibling name ideas for Yafa
Same era and popularity as Yafa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Yafa?
Yafa has been given to 135 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Yafa peak?
Yafa peaked in 2024, when 29 babies were given the name.
Is Yafa a girl or boy name?
Yafa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Yafa are girls).
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