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Nafisa

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Pronounced nah-FEE-sah /nɑˈfi.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nafisa, 'precious, priceless; refined, gem' (borne by a revered descendant of the Prophet)High

In 30 seconds: Precious and refined: Nafisa is Arabic for 'precious, priceless'. Elegant, treasured, and graceful — a gem of a name.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nafisa, 'precious, priceless; refined, gem' (borne by a revered descendant of the Prophet)

U.S. rank (2025)#7777 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 630

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

Nafisa comes from Arabic nafisa, 'precious, priceless; refined' — borne by Sayyida Nafisa, a revered scholar and descendant of the Prophet. An elegant, treasured name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, precious at the root, and refined.

Did you know? Nafisa means 'precious, priceless, refined' in Arabic — borne by Sayyida Nafisa, a revered descendant of the Prophet and scholar in Cairo; treasured and dignified.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — Nafisa — etymology

Variations

NafeesaNafisah

Nicknames

Nafi

Famous Bearers

★Nafisa Joseph (1978-2004)
Indian model and MTV VJ who won Miss India Universe in 1997
★Nafisa Ali (1957-)
Indian actress and social activist who won Miss India in 1977 and appeared in several Indian films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nafisa mean?

Nafisa is Arabic for 'precious, priceless; refined'.

How do you pronounce Nafisa?

It's said nah-FEE-sah /nɑˈfi.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nafisa a boy or girl name?

Nafisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Nafisa?

Nafisa is a rare name in the U.S.