Rafiq

Rafiq - A very unique male name



  Nov 08,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Rafiq at a glance

Rafiq is ranked #3285 among boy baby names in 2002, with 6 births in 2002. It peaked in 1982 at #2004 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.

Rank in 2002
#3285
Births in 2002
6
Peak year
1982 (#2004)
First appeared
1976
Trend
#2670 in 1997 → #3285 in 2002 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 289,949 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Rafiq appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2170. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rafiq and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rafiq? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rafiq. The baby boy name Rafiq was given to 6 baby boys in 2002, ranking #3285 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 289,949 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rafiq peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 2004.



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Rafiq is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rafiq is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #923 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #923.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rafiq is where you live.


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Rafiq origin and meaning

Rafiq is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Rafiq, pop culture references for the name Rafiq and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rafiq

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rafiq, sorted by popularity.

Rufus / Refugio / Rebecca / Refujio / Reeves / Ruffus /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20023285
20013304
20003755
19972670
19952471
19942604
19932377
19922723
19822004
19792317
19762170

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania923

Even more about Rafiq


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rafiq a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rafiq?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1982
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Rafiq
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 289,949
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1976
2002 births +6

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