Baby name

Africa

Girl

Short-lived name

In 1972, Africa reached its peak: 76 girls, 1 baby in 41,353. The trend faded fast: today's pace is 88% below the peak. Latest ranking, 2025: No. 10913. 42% of all babies named Africa since 1880 were born in the 1970s.

1,042births since 1880

1970sgeneration

No. 1325rank at its peak, in 1972

Where babies named Africa are born

1972

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Arica 2,376

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