Nafis
Every Nafis since 1976 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nafis
Nafis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,573 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 544 American babies have been named Nafis. Its peak came in 1992, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nafis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nafis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,573 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,730 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,452 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,475 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,748 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,018 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,691 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,725 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,610 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,344 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,397 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,776 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,105 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,181 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,963 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,036 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,068 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,642 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,069 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,389 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,397 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,961 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,390 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nafis in 2025?
Nafis ranked #11,573 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nafis?
544 babies have been named Nafis in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nafis most popular?
Nafis peaked in 1992, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Nafis a boy or girl name?
Nafis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nafis rising or falling?
Nafis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.