Girl · #7,472 in 2026

Biafra

Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, but with sizable chunks of the region belonging to the Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio and other minorities.

Current Rank
#7,472
Peak Rank
#7,472 (1969)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1969
First Year
1969
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#7472
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Biafra

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

Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, but with sizable chunks of the region belonging to the Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio and other minorities.

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Origin & history
Map of Africa ( Abraham Ortelius , 1584) Map of West Africa ( Rigobert Bonne (Royal Cartographer of France) 1770) Map of West Africa (1839); Biafra is shown in the region of " Lower Guinea " The Kingdom of Biafara, map by John Speed (1676) .mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-p

The Story of Biafra

Biafra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 5 Biafras were born — ranking #7,472 that year. As of 2026, Biafra ranks #7,472 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Biafras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Biafra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biafra

What does the name Biafra mean?
Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, but with sizable chunks of the region belonging to the Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio and other minorities.
How popular is Biafra in 2026?
In 2026, Biafra ranks #7,472 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Biafra most popular?
Biafra reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #7,472 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Biafra a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Biafra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Biafra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Biafra include Aimi, Aliisa, Anke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Biafra

Biafra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Biafra's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #7,472. Use the chart and map above to compare Biafra'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.