BoyArabic origin

Rafiq: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Companion, a name of gentle friendship and tender loyalty.

Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Current rank
#13459
Peak
#3215 in 1976

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1975: #610119751980: #537019801990: #787019902000: #726020002005: #1290220052010: #1378320102015: #936420152020: #134592020#1#13783

What Rafiq Means

Rafiq is a boy name of Arabic origin. Companion, a name of gentle friendship and tender loyalty.

How Popular Rafiq Is

Rafiq currently ranks #13459 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3215 in 1976. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rafiq

  • Rafiq is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rafiq is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
  • It has a romantic, lyrical quality.

Names Like Rafiq

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Sibling Names for Rafiq

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Questions About Rafiq

What does Rafiq mean?

Rafiq is a boy name of Arabic origin. Companion, a name of gentle friendship and tender loyalty.

How popular is Rafiq?

Rafiq currently ranks #13459 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3215 in 1976. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rafiq come from?

Rafiq comes from Arabic roots. Rafiq is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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