Holding steady, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Yaffa since 1959
Babies named Yaffa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Yaffa, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beautiful,' has been used in the United States since at least 1959. While it remains uncommon, its popularity has been stable in recent years, with 2025 being its peak year at rank 5410 and a frequency of 1 in 69,881 births. The name is most concentrated in New Jersey and New York, reflecting strong ties to Jewish communities. Despite its rarity, Yaffa carries a classic charm rooted in its ancient linguistic heritage, offering a distinctive choice that is both melodic and meaningful.
Yaffa is a Hebrew name meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely.' It is the feminine form of Yafeh and is also a variant of Jaffa, the ancient port city in Israel, which is said to derive from the same root. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries and gained modest usage in the United States from the mid-20th century onward.
Where Yaffa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yaffa” around the world
Where Yaffa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaffi, Fifi
Variants: Yafa, Yafit, Jaffa
Sibling names for Yaffa
Names that share Yaffa's style, for a brother or sister.
