Total births
203
Girls' name · since 1976
Nafeesa
203 babies named Nafeesa in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 203
- total births
- 1976–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Nafeesa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 203 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Nafeesa recorded 203 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2016.
- 203 total births
- 1976–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
203 girls have been named Nafeesa since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 203
- total births
- 1976–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Nafeesa was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
22 babies were named Nafeesa in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nafeesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nafeesa's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nafeesa at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nafeesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2016
- Peak year (1978)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nafeesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nafeesa's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Nafeesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
62 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 63 births (31% of all-time use).
Nafeesa by state
Where Nafeesa concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 3.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Nafeesa's total US births 3.4%
7 of 203 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nafeesa? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 203 babies named Nafeesa. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 22 births.
When was Nafeesa most popular? ▼
Nafeesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Nafeesa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nafeesa are Pennsylvania (7 births).
How long has the name Nafeesa been used? ▼
Nafeesa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 41 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Nafeesa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nafisa, Nafeesah, Nafisah, Nafia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nafeesa's data
- Nafeesa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nafeesas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nafeesa
Nearby Names Like Nafeesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nafeesa
Nafisa Girl
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Nafeesah Girl
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Nafisah Girl
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Nafia Girl
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Nafas Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nafeesa: Baby Name Since 1976 - 203 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nafeesa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nafeesa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.