Health, wellness, and vigor
Derived from the Arabic root 'afiya', the name signifies good health, protection from illness, and overall well-being. It is a popular choice in Swahili-speaking regions and across the Muslim world, often given as a blessing for a long and healthy life.
Less common today
Afiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,906 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pakistani feminist scholar and activist
Style expert and television personality
