Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Mercy
Pronunciation: SH EY F IY AH
Popularity Rank: #61,048
The name Shafia is of Arabic origin and means Mercy. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shafia is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, and 43 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EY F IY AH
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shafia is recorded 460 times globally, ranking it as the 61,048th most common name worldwide.
Shafia is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 71 occurrences, making it the 26,883th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Shafia is found among 1 in every 7483 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #26,883 | 1 : 40,735 |
| Bangladesh | #5,520 | 1 : 7,483 |
| United Kingdom | #10,355 | 1 : 11,421 |
| United States of America | #29,584 | 1 : 38,492 |
| Malaysia | #27,205 | 1 : 66,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | #20,862 | 1 : 39,805 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shafia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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