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Arfa

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Pronounced AR-fah /ˈɑr.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic arfa, 'exalted, high, lofty, sublime; the highest'Medium

In 30 seconds: Exalted: Arfa is Arabic/Urdu for 'exalted, high, lofty'. Soft, dignified, and warm (said 'AR-fah').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic arfa, 'exalted, high, lofty, sublime; the highest'

U.S. rank (2025)#6873 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 214

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

Arfa comes from Arabic arfa, 'exalted, high, lofty, sublime; the most elevated'. A soft, dignified name across the Arab and South Asian world, especially Pakistan (borne by Arfa Karim, the celebrated young Pakistani computing prodigy; said 'AR-fah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, exalted-and-lofty at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Arfa means 'exalted, high, lofty, sublime' in Arabic/Urdu — a dignified name (the gifted Pakistani prodigy Arfa Karim) — soft and strong (said 'AR-fah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Arabic/Urdu references — arfa — etymology

Variations

Arfaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arfa mean?

Arfa is Arabic/Urdu for 'exalted, high, lofty, sublime'.

How do you pronounce Arfa?

It's said AR-fah /ˈɑr.fɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arfa a boy or girl name?

Arfa is a girl's name.

How popular is Arfa?

Arfa is a rare name in the U.S.