Will my child share the name Efa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Efa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Efa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Efa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Efa is rising: up 110 places since 2020, to #845 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #742 in 2023.

Is Efa a good choice for a distinctive name?

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.

Who are some famous people named Efa?

Notable people named Efa include: Efa Iwara and José Ángel Efa.

Is Efa a popular baby name in the United States?

Efa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #845

Efa

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Efa is a distinctive choice, ranked #845 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Efa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#845

About the Name Efa

Efa has held its ground, ranked #845 in 2025 and never far from its best of #742 in 2023 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Efa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Efa in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Efa

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.

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