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Nafisa

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningprecious · Arabic

Nafisa is an Arabic girl name meaning “precious”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Nafisa has the name Isa hiding inside it.
  • GenerationNafisa is having its moment right now. Most Nafisas 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 Nafisa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNafisa first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
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hello, little Nafisa

US births per million girls, 1979–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nafisa

Nafisa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “precious”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Nafisa

What does the name Nafisa mean?

Nafisa means “precious” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Jewel (“precious gem”), Aziza (“precious, beloved”), Precious (“precious”) and Quetzalli (“precious feather”).

What is the origin of the name Nafisa?

Nafisa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Nafisa a boy or girl name?

Nafisa is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Nafisa.

How popular is the name Nafisa?

Nafisa ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #4,387. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,843 places.

What names are similar to Nafisa?

If you like Nafisa, you might also like Jewel, Aziza, Precious and Quetzalli.

What should I know before naming my baby Nafisa?

Nafisa is an Arabic girl name meaning “precious”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.