The nameOlfa

Olfa is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1980s.

Meaning

From the Arabic ulfa, "affection, intimacy".

Origin

Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.

History

First given in France around 1970, Olfa peaked in the mid 1980s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Olfa

Olfa in France

4077thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (60 births)
1,000babies named Olfa in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Olfa was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 435 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Olfa. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Olfa in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olfa mean?

From the Arabic ulfa, "affection, intimacy".

What is the origin of the name Olfa?

Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.

Is Olfa a girl's or a boy's name?

Olfa is a girl's name.