Afiya
Meaninghealth · Swahili
- US rank
- #4,878
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,878 in 2025
27 babies were named Afiya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,528 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Afiya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 59,524 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Afiya, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Afiya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAfiya first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearAfiya is at its all-time high right now: #4,878 in 2025.
- TrendAfiya has climbed 3,528 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,878. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Afiya means “health”. Our records link it to African and Swahili roots.
About the name Afiya
Afiya is a girl name of African and Swahili origin meaning “health”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Afiya for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 42 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,878 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,878, with 27 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 | 220,126 girls |
| 1980s | 3.7 | 268,817 girls |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 279,330 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 694,444 girls |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 2020s | 10.0 | 100,167 girls |
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Questions about the name Afiya
What does the name Afiya mean?
Afiya means “health” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Afiya?
Afiya has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Afiya a boy or girl name?
Afiya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Afiya?
Afiya ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,878).