Afif
Meaningchaste, virtuous · Arabic
Afif is an Arabic boy name meaning “chaste, virtuous”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationAfif peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Afif you'd meet today is about 33 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Afifs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Afif would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAfif first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Afif
Afif is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “chaste, virtuous”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Afif
What does the name Afif mean?
Afif means “chaste, virtuous” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zaki (“pure, virtuous”), Saleh (“righteous, virtuous”), Salih (“righteous, virtuous”) and Fadel (“virtuous, generous”).
What is the origin of the name Afif?
Afif is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Afif a boy or girl name?
Afif is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Afif.
How popular is the name Afif?
Afif ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1992, when it reached #8,435.
What names are similar to Afif?
If you like Afif, you might also like Zaki, Saleh, Salih and Fadel.
What should I know before naming my baby Afif?
Afif is an Arabic boy name meaning “chaste, virtuous”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.