Gender: Female
Origin: Akan
Meaning: Born on a Friday, peace and comfort., Born on Friday
Pronunciation: AH-fee-ah, /ˈɑː.fi.ə/, EY F IY AH
Popularity Rank: #13,614
Meaning born on a Friday in Akan tradition. Also believed to signify peace and comfort.
The name Afia is of Akan origin and means Born on a Friday, peace and comfort., Born on Friday, From Ewe, Vitality, Wealth. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Afia is commonly found in Ghana, Bangladesh, United States of America, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-fee-ah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑː.fi.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EY F IY AH
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Afia correctly by listening to our 13 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Afia correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Afia with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Afia might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Afia spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Afia is recorded 3,416 times globally, ranking it as the 13,614th most common name worldwide.
Afia is most prevalent in Ghana, with 1,445 occurrences, making it the 111th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Afia is found among 1 in every 124 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #111 | 1 : 124 |
| Bangladesh | #884 | 1 : 972 |
| United States of America | #8,331 | 1 : 6,985 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,289 | 1 : 15,633 |
| United Kingdom | #4,037 | 1 : 3,151 |
| Italy | #10,119 | 1 : 11,262 |
| Malaysia | #15,298 | 1 : 33,176 |
| South Africa | #16,967 | 1 : 41,873 |
| Kuwait | #6,622 | 1 : 11,529 |
| Morocco | #14,249 | 1 : 21,060 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Afia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
African Baby Names Arabic Baby Names French Baby Names Australian Baby Names Ghana Baby Names Islam Baby Names Pashtun Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Afia (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Afia? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Afia. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.