Afra

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Pronounced AF-rah /ˈæf.rə/High

Meaning: Variously from Arabic, 'whitish; the colour of dust/earth', Hebrew, 'a young deer; a fawn' (linked to Ophrah), and Latin Afra, 'from Africa'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Whitish; a young deer; from Africa: Afra. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew

MeaningVariously from Arabic, 'whitish; the colour of dust/earth', Hebrew, 'a young deer; a fawn' (linked to Ophrah), and Latin Afra, 'from Africa'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5416 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Afra comes variously from Arabic, 'whitish; the colour of dust/earth', Hebrew, 'a young deer; a fawn' (linked to Ophrah), and Latin Afra, 'from Africa' (St. Afra; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AF-rah').

In the U.S. it appears across Muslim and Jewish families. Rare, whitish-and-a-young-deer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Afra is variously 'whitish' (Arabic), 'a young deer; a fawn' (Hebrew, linked to Ophrah), and 'from Africa' (Latin) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AF-rah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Afra — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afra mean?

Afra is variously Arabic 'whitish', Hebrew 'a young deer', and Latin 'from Africa'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Afra?

It's said AF-rah /ˈæf.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Afra a boy or girl name?

Afra is a girl's name.

How popular is Afra?

Afra is a rare name in the U.S.