Wafa
Wafa first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1999, when 16 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wafa popular?
Steady Wafa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
| 2020s | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84 | |
| 2000s | 118 | |
| 1990s | 103 | |
| 1980s | 97 | |
| 1970s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Wafa mean?
Wafa (وفاء, wafa') means 'faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity' and the fulfilment of one's promises, from the Arabic root w-f-y. It denotes a prized virtue of keeping one's word.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wafa mean?
Wafa means Faithfulness, loyalty. Wafa (وفاء, wafa') means 'faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity' and the fulfilment of one's promises, from the Arabic root w-f-y. It denotes a prized virtue of keeping one's word.
What is the origin of the name Wafa?
Wafa is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Wafa?
Wafa is pronounced “wah-FAH.”
Is Wafa a boy or a girl name?
Wafa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Wafa a popular name right now?
Wafa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
How popular is the name Wafa?
In 2025, Wafa ranked #8826 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wafa most popular?
Wafa was most popular in 1999, when about 16 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Wafa?
Names similar to Wafa include Hoor, Widad, In’am, Shula, Nabiha.
What names go well with Wafa?
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