Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Alfiya

(The) Alfiya of Ibn Malik is a rhymed poetic book of Arabic grammar written by the Imam Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Malik Al-Tai Al-Jiani, Ibn Malik in the 13th century. This book is one of the most important grammatical and linguistic systems, because it received the attention of scholars and writers who came to comment on it. The long title is al-Khulāsa al-alfiyya.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#13,427 (2024)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#13427
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alfiya

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

(The) Alfiya of Ibn Malik is a rhymed poetic book of Arabic grammar written by the Imam Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Malik Al-Tai Al-Jiani, Ibn Malik in the 13th century. This book is one of the most important grammatical and linguistic systems, because it received the attention of scholars and writers who came to comment on it. The long title is al-Khulāsa al-alfiyya.

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The Story of Alfiya

Alfiya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 6 Alfiyas were born — ranking #13,427 that year. As of 2026, Alfiya ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Alfiyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Where is Alfiya most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • KZ
    42%
  • BH
    21%
  • Israel
    14%
  • OM
    12%
  • SA
    11%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Alfiya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alfiya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alfiya

What does the name Alfiya mean?
(The) Alfiya of Ibn Malik is a rhymed poetic book of Arabic grammar written by the Imam Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Malik Al-Tai Al-Jiani, Ibn Malik in the 13th century. This book is one of the most important grammatical and linguistic systems, because it received the attention of scholars and writers who came to comment on it. The long title is al-Khulāsa al-alfiyya.
How popular is Alfiya in 2026?
In 2026, Alfiya ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Alfiya most popular?
Alfiya reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #13,427 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Alfiya a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alfiya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Alfiya?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alfiya include Roscoe, Maryel, Fayla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Alfiya

Alfiya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Alfiya's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #13,427. Use the chart and map above to compare Alfiya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.