Afreen
Meaningpraise, admiration · Persian
Afreen is an Indian girl name meaning “praise, admiration”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAfreen is having its moment right now. Most Afreens are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Afreen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 133,333 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAfreen 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 girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Afreen
Afreen is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “praise, admiration”. 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 and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Afreen
What does the name Afreen mean?
Afreen means “praise, admiration” and comes from Persian. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Miranda (“worthy of admiration”), Maranda (“worthy of admiration”) and Myranda (“worthy of admiration”).
What is the origin of the name Afreen?
Afreen is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Afreen a boy or girl name?
Afreen is a girl name. In 2025, 12 US girls were named Afreen.
How popular is the name Afreen?
Afreen ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #6,922. Over the last five years it has climbed 44 places.
What names are similar to Afreen?
If you like Afreen, you might also like Miranda, Maranda and Myranda.
What should I know before naming my baby Afreen?
Afreen is an Indian girl name meaning “praise, admiration”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.