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Wafa

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Pronounced WAH-fah /ˈwɑ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity; the fulfillment of a promise'Low

In 30 seconds: Faithfulness; loyalty: Wafa is Arabic. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'WAH-fah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity; the fulfillment of a promise'

U.S. rank (2025)#8826 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 481

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

Wafa comes from Arabic wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity; the fulfillment of a promise'. A lyrical, devout virtue name (said 'WAH-fah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, faithfulness-and-loyalty at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Wafa means 'faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity; the fulfillment of a promise' in Arabic — a lyrical, devout virtue name (said 'WAH-fah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Wafa — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wafa mean?

Wafa is Arabic for 'faithfulness; loyalty; fidelity; the fulfillment of a promise'.

How do you pronounce Wafa?

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

Is Wafa a boy or girl name?

Wafa is a girl's name.

How popular is Wafa?

Wafa is a rare name in the U.S.