Health, well-being, and protection from illness or trouble.
Derived from the Arabic root 'afiya, the name signifies a state of holistic health and protection. In Islamic tradition, it is a comprehensive term for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It is often used in prayers to ask for a life free from hardship and disease.
About 13 girls were named Aafiyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).