The nameSafia
Safia is an Arabic name of purity. It was a top 500 name in England and Wales at the turn of the century.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Safia comes from the Arabic Safiyya, "pure, clear".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Safia reached 440th place in 1999 and was 922nd in 2025.
Popularity of the name Safia
Safia in the United States
Safia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 551 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Safia. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Safia in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 56 births a year.
Safia in the United Kingdom
Safia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 607 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Safia. Half of all babies named Safia in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Safia in France
Safia in Belgium
Sibling names for Safia
Names from the same generation as Safia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safia mean?
Safia comes from the Arabic Safiyya, "pure, clear".
What is the origin of the name Safia?
Arabic.
Is Safia a girl's or a boy's name?
Safia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Safia?
In 2024, Safia was the 3045th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 53 births.
What are good sibling names for Safia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aicha, Aziza, Farah and Marwa for a sister, Salim, Adel, Fares and Moussa for a brother.