Rising since 2012, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Yafa since 2009
Babies named Yafa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Yafa, a Hebrew name meaning 'beautiful,' entered U.S. naming records in 2009 and has been steadily climbing ever since. Ranked 5,238 in 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 66,969 girls. Its peak in popularity occurred in 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2012. While still uncommon nationally, Yafa's top state is Illinois, reflecting a concentration in communities with strong Israeli or Jewish ties. The name's straightforward pronunciation and positive meaning make it a distinctive choice that remains easy to say and spell.
Yafa derives from the Hebrew root y-f-h, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. It is a modern Hebrew name, well-established in Israel and among Jewish communities. The name has gained modest use in the United States since the late 2000s.
Where Yafa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yafa” around the world
Where Yafa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yafi
Variants: Yaffa, Jafa
Sibling names for Yafa
Names that share Yafa's style, for a brother or sister.
