Holding steady.
Popularity of Kafi since 1971
Babies named Kafi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kafi is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971. Its usage has remained consistently low, never entering the top 1000; the peak year for the name was 1972, with only a handful of births. The name has a stable trajectory, with no significant rise or fall in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain but likely Arabic, giving it a soft, melodic sound. Despite its rarity, Kafi offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name with potential ties to contentment and sufficiency.
Kafi may derive from the Arabic root k-f-y, meaning 'to suffice' or 'to be enough,' giving connotations of contentment. In South Asia, it is also used as a feminine given name. However, its usage in English-speaking countries is rare and modern, possibly a variant of names like Kafia or a transliteration from other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kafia, Kafiya
Sibling names for Kafi
Names that share Kafi's style, for a brother or sister.
