Efa is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Efa in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#952
About the Name Efa
Efa is holding steady in the rankings at #952. It reached its peak of #742 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Efa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Efa
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Efa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Efa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Efa has held a stable position around #952 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #742 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Efa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Efa include: Efa Iwara — Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.; José Ángel Efa — José Ángel Efa Nchama is an Equatorial Guinean footballer who plays as a forward for Leones Vegetarianos and the Equatorial Guinea national team..
Efa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Efas in the wild.
37
UK babies named Efa (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Efa
Likely around 1 other Efa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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