Aafia is of Arabic origin, meaning 'pure' or 'clean'. It's a unisex name, popular among Muslims worldwide. The name gained international attention due to the case of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist known for her activism and imprisonment in the United States.
"Aafia saw an increase in babies born with this name between 2020 and 2021, from 5 to 5, but had fewer births in total over the six-year period compared to previous years."