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Arafat

Arafat is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Arafat?

Recorded births named Arafat by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	191 births
England & Wales since 1996	201 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Arafat's popularity over time

Babies named Arafat per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2025 (19/yr) · United States peaked in 2011 (13/yr).

When was Arafat popular?

Arafat reached its peak in 2011, when it was the #14737 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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