Afrika is a unique and powerful first name of African origin, meaning 'African'. It is often chosen to honor one's heritage or to symbolize a deep connection to the continent. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents who wish to give their children a strong sense of identity and belonging.
The name Afrika saw a peak in popularity between 1970 and 1974, with a significant rise from 6 births in 1970 to a high of 20 births in 1974. However, after 1975, the number of annual births began to decline steadily until it reached its lowest point in 1981 and 1982 with just 5 births each year. There was a brief increase in popularity between 1990 and 2001, but since then, the name Afrika has seen consistently low numbers of births per year, reaching as low as 5 or 6 births annually from 2005 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 239 births with the name Afrika over the given period.