Afia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-fee-ah / əˈfiːəAkan; African
Meaning
Akan: born on a Friday; African: related to the day of the week
Historical & Cultural Background
Afia is a name of Akan origin, commonly used among the Akan people of Ghana. In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born, which reflects the significance of time in their traditions. The name is primarily used for girls born on Fridays. It is part of a broader naming system that includes names for each day of the week.
Similar Names
Variants
- Afiah
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Afia was first seen in the United States in 1972. Afia has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Afia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Afia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 29 |