Girl nameCurrently #4,351 in the USRising
Safiyah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Safiyah's meaning
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Safiyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Safiyah |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Safiyah through the decades
- Safiyah peaked in 2023, when 47 babies were named Safiyah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Safiyah has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Safiyah currently ranks #4,351 in the US and is on the rise.