Dear to me
Derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, the name translates to 'dear to me' or 'the one I love.' It is a name that conveys deep affection and value within the family unit.
Less common today
Afeni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,930 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Political activist and mother of rapper Tupac Shakur
