Boy Name
Arafat
"From Mount Arafat; possibly related to Arabic 'recognition' or 'knowledge'"
Ranked #7259 for boys
About the Name Arafat
Meaning
From Mount Arafat; possibly related to Arabic 'recognition' or 'knowledge'
Origin
ArabicGender
Boy
First Letter
ABoy Rank
#7259
Arafat is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "From Mount Arafat; possibly related to Arabic 'recognition' or 'knowledge'" and Currently ranked #7259 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Arabic names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
#10 1970
#5 1980
#7 1990
#20 2000
#82 2010
#55 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Arafat
- YA Yasser Arafat (Palestinian leader)