The baby name Efee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-fee (IPA: /ˈiːfi/).
The baby name Efee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-fee (IPA: /ˈiːfi/).
Efee is Greek, Scottish in Origin.
Efee (pronounced EE-fee) is a rare, modern given name that bridges several traditions, most plausibly as a contemporary spelling blending Effie and Efe. Effie is the long-standing Scottish-English diminutive of Euphemia, which enjoyed steady use in the 19th and early 20th centuries and has seen periodic vintage revivals. Efe appears as an independent given name in Turkey and parts of West Africa; Efee’s usage today is typically unisex and eclectic, reflecting this multicultural mix.
Meanings follow its potential sources. From Greek Euphemia (euphemos), it carries “well-spoken” or “of good repute.” From Turkish Efe, it suggests “brave” or “elder brother,” evoking a leaderly, big-sibling figure. In the Urhobo language of southern Nigeria, Efe relates to “wealth” or “riches,” familiar from compound names like Efemena. Variants and related forms include Effie, Efe, Ephie, Efi, and the formal Euphemia; sound-alike options include Aoife.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| TR | 0 | #1,168 | 44 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Efee is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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