Total births
544
Boys' name · since 1976
Nafis
Nafis has 544 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 544
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
544 boys have been named Nafis since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nafis has been recorded 544 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- 544 total births
- 1976–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
544 boys have been named Nafis since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 544
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nafis was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
28 babies were named Nafis in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Nafis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nafis's full recorded timeline at 1999, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2012, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nafis at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nafis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Nafis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nafis's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nafis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
102 births
- 1990s
1990s
149 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s
2010s
69 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 161 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nafis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nafis's total volume
Nafis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nafis by state
Where Nafis concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 256 | 47.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 13 | 2.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Nafis's total US births 47.1%
Even split
256 of 544 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nafis? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 544 babies named Nafis. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 28 births.
When was Nafis most popular? ▼
Nafis was most popular in the 2000s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Nafis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nafis are Pennsylvania (256 births), New Jersey (13 births).
How long has the name Nafis been used? ▼
Records for Nafis go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nafis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naftali, Naftuli, Naftoli, Naftula, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nafis's data
- Nafis's decade-level peak was the 2000s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nafiss (256 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 Nafis
Nearby Names Like Nafis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nafis
Naftali Boy
#2064 2,024 births
Naftuli Boy
#3845 669 births
Naftoli Boy
#5743 460 births
Naftula Boy
#10351 183 births
Nafi Boy
59 births
Compare Nafis side by side: Nafis vs Naftali Nafis vs Naftuli Nafis vs Naftoli
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1976–2025 (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. "Nafis: Baby Name Since 1976 - 544 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nafis. 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 Nafis 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 June 2026.