Faithfulness, loyalty, and sincerity
Wafa is a classic Arabic name that embodies the virtues of reliability and keeping one's word. It is a gender-neutral name in many cultures but is predominantly used for girls in the United States. The name carries a strong moral connotation of being true to oneself and others.
Less common today
Wafa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,327 in 1999.
Syrian-American psychiatrist and critic
Significant figure in regional political history
Iraqi-American contemporary artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
