Afia
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Afia: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2019.
With roots in the Akan language of Ghana, Afia means "born on Friday" – part of the West African tradition of naming children after the day of the week. In Arabic, the name can also signify health and well-being. Notable bearers include Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger, whose bold presence brought the name into popular culture. While the name lacks direct place connections, its day-name equivalents appear across many cultures, from the English Friday to the Scottish Freya. In Ghana, the feminine form Afia matches the masculine Kofi, and variant spellings such as Afua remain widely used. For Scottish parents, Afia offers a rhythmic, internationally recognised choice with deep cultural resonance.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20194 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #6504 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y