Gender: Male
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Friend
Pronunciation: R AE F AH K IY
Popularity Rank: #79,744
The name Rafiki is of Swahili origin and means Friend. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rafiki is commonly found in Morocco, Mexico, South Africa, and 31 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE F AH K IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Rafiki is recorded 322 times globally, ranking it as the 79,744th most common name worldwide.
Rafiki is most prevalent in Morocco, with 59 occurrences, making it the 12,496th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Rafiki is found among 1 in every 17323 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #12,496 | 1 : 17,847 |
| Mexico | #11,250 | 1 : 17,323 |
| South Africa | #20,511 | 1 : 53,293 |
| France | #19,193 | 1 : 31,047 |
| United States of America | #41,122 | 1 : 60,304 |
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