Biafra, of Latin origin, is an uncommon yet striking female given name. Derived from the ancient Roman family name 'Vipinanus', it translates to 'from Vipino', a town in Italy. The name Biafra gained significant recognition due to its association with the Bight of Biafra, a large gulf on the coast of West Africa, named after the Portuguese explorer João de Santarém who sailed there in the 15th century. This connection lends the name an air of adventure and exploration.
The name Biafra had only five births recorded in the year 1969 and since then there have been no further instances of it being chosen as a baby's name, indicating its rarity and lack of popularity over time.