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Nafeesa
How to Pronounce Nafeesa
Pronounced nuh-FEE-suh /nəˈfiː.sə/Medium
Meaning: Nafeesa is a spelling of the Arabic name Nafisa, from the root n-f-s, meaning 'precious, valuable, or refined.' It is a cherished traditional name, borne notably by Sayyida Nafisa, a revered early Islamic scholar.Medium
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
Nafeesa is a phonetic spelling of the Arabic Nafisa, from the root n-f-s, 'precious, valuable, refined.' The name carries deep tradition, associated with the honored scholar Sayyida Nafisa. As Arabic and Muslim names spread among American families, Nafeesa entered United States birth records in the mid-1970s. It first appears around 1976 and touched a small high around 1978, with use into the 2010s.
It was never common in the United States, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak. It remains a beloved name across the Muslim world, and here it reads as a name of heritage and faith.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nafeesa mean?
It is a spelling of the Arabic Nafisa, meaning 'precious, valuable, or refined.'
How do you pronounce Nafeesa?
It's said nuh-FEE-suh /nəˈfiː.sə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Nafeesa a boy or girl name?
Nafeesa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Nafeesa?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.