Health, wellness, and vitality
Derived from the Arabic root 'afiya', the name signifies protection from illness and a state of overall well-being. It is a deeply positive name in many cultures, often associated with a prayer for a long and healthy life. While rare in the United States, it carries significant spiritual weight in Islamic traditions.
Less common today
Afiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,138 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Professional tennis player from Pakistan