US Popularity:22332
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:color of earth
Afra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin grounded in the essence of nature. Stemming from the Hebrew name Aphrah, meaning "dust" or "clay," Afra is often translated as "color of earth." A true nature's child, Afra embraces balance and constancy but also a measure of unwavering strength. One need only look to the English playwright and poet Aphra Behn to see this self-reliance. The first woman to earn a living through her writing, Aphra broke cultural barriers and paved the way for many creative women. And so, Afra emerges as a fertile ground in which many inspiring ideas and fresh possibilities blossom, encouraging others to follow.

Afra Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Afra is currently #3261 on The Bump
Girl:Afra is currently #1457 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Afra is currently #22332 in U.S. births
Girl:Afra is currently #11807 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#22332
in 2022
- 3927
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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