Afiyah

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Afiyah Pronunciation

Afiyah is pronounced ah-FEE-yah /ɑˈfi.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic afiya, 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness'Medium

In 30 seconds: Health and well-being: Afiyah is Arabic for 'health, soundness'. Warm, vital, and lovely.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic afiya, 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness'

U.S. rank (2024)#5008 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Afiyah comes from Arabic afiya, 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness'. A warm, vital name across the Arab and Swahili-speaking world (Afya).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, health-and-well-being at the root, and vital.

Did you know? Afiyah means 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness' in Arabic — a warm, vital name wishing strength and good health.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — afiya — etymology

Variations

AfiaAfyaAafiyah

Nicknames

Afi

Themes & Styles

Arabic Virtue

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Afiyah?

Afiyah is pronounced ah-FEE-yah (/ɑˈfi.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Afiyah said aloud.

How do you say Afiyah?

Afiyah is said ah-FEE-yah (/ɑˈfi.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Afiyah said aloud.

What does the name Afiyah mean?

Afiyah is Arabic for 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness'.

Is Afiyah a boy or girl name?

Afiyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Afiyah?

Afiyah is a rare name in the U.S.