Coffy is an unusual yet captivating given name of African origin, derived from the Kikuyu tribe's word 'Kofi,' which means 'girl.' It is often considered a variant spelling of the more common names Coffee or Coffie. The name gained popularity in the United States following the release of the 1973 blaxploitation film "Coffy," starring Pam Grier as the titular character, a nurse who seeks revenge on drug dealers for corrupting her younger sister. However, its usage predates this movie and can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States.
Coffy is an unusual name with only 16 recorded births between 1973 and 1974, indicating it was not widely used during that period.