Rising since 1985, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Nafisa since 1979
Babies named Nafisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Nafisa is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'precious' or 'valuable,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1979. As of 2025, it ranks 7,491, with a 1-in-114,805 occurrence, reflecting steady but modest use. Its trajectory has been rising since 1985, with a peak year in 2024, suggesting growing appreciation for this elegant, culturally rich name within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities in the United States. Despite its relative rarity, Nafisa carries a timeless quality rooted in its straightforward meaning and cross-cultural familiarity.
Nafisa derives from the Arabic adjective 'nafīs' (نفيس), meaning 'precious' or 'valuable.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often given to girls as a reflection of their valued status within the family. It is also found in Persian, Urdu, and other languages influenced by Islamic culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nafi, Fisa, Nana
Sibling names for Nafisa
Names that share Nafisa's style, for a brother or sister.
