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Yaffa

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Pronounced YAH-fah /ˈjɑ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful; lovely; fair'; also the name of the ancient port city of JaffaLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; lovely: Yaffa is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YAH-fah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful; lovely; fair'; also the name of the ancient port city of Jaffa

U.S. rank (2025)#5548 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 463

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

Yaffa comes from the Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful; lovely; fair'; also the name of the ancient port city of Jaffa. A lyrical, classic name (said 'YAH-fah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, beautiful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yaffa means 'beautiful; lovely; fair' in Hebrew — also the ancient port city of Jaffa — a lyrical, warm name (said 'YAH-fah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Yaffa — Hebrew etymology

Variations

YafaYaffahJaffa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaffa mean?

Yaffa is Hebrew for 'beautiful; lovely; fair' (from yafa); also the port city of Jaffa.

How do you pronounce Yaffa?

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

Is Yaffa a boy or girl name?

Yaffa is a girl's name.

How popular is Yaffa?

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