Girl nameCurrently #1,389 in the USRising
Safiya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Safiya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Safiya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Safiya |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 38 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2021 | 152 |
| 2022 | 147 |
| 2023 | 156 |
| 2024 | 162 |
Safiya through the decades
- Safiya peaked in 2024, when 162 babies were named Safiya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Safiya has risen 72% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Safiya currently ranks #1,389 in the US and is on the rise.