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Rufta

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Pronounced ROOF-tah /ˈruf.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) rufta, variously 'peace; tranquility; rest'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Peace; tranquility; rest: Rufta is Tigrinya. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ROOF-tah'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowTigrinya, Eritrean
MeaningFrom the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) rufta, variously 'peace; tranquility; rest'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10100 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

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

Rufta comes from the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) rufta, variously 'peace; tranquility; rest' (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ROOF-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Eritrean and Ethiopian families. Rare, peace at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rufta is 'peace; tranquility; rest' in Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) — a crisp, serene name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ROOF-tah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Rufta — Tigrinya; routes uncertain

Variations

Ruftana

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rufta mean?

Rufta is Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia), variously 'peace; tranquility; rest'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Rufta?

It's said ROOF-tah /ˈruf.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rufta a boy or girl name?

Rufta is a girl's name.

How popular is Rufta?

Rufta is a very rare name in the U.S.

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