The nameSafaa
Safaa is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, serenity".
Origin
Arabic, close to Safa.
History
First found in France in 1980, Safaa peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Safaa
Safaa in France
Safaa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 570 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Safaa. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Safaa in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safaa mean?
It comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, serenity".
What is the origin of the name Safaa?
Arabic, close to Safa.
Is Safaa a girl's or a boy's name?
Safaa is a girl's name.