The nameSafiya
Safiya is an Arabic girl's name meaning "pure, sincere friend".
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Safiya comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, clarity".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Safiyya bint Huyayy was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. In England and Wales Safiya reached 444th in 2011.
Famous people named Safiya
- Safiya Noble, scholar
- Safiya Sinclair, poet
Popularity of the name Safiya
Safiya in the United States
Safiya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 796 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Safiya. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Safiya in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 144 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
Safiya in the United Kingdom
Safiya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 818 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Safiya. Half of all babies named Safiya in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, 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 79 births a year.
Safiya in France
Safiya in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Safiya
Names from the same generation as Safiya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safiya mean?
Safiya comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, clarity".
What is the origin of the name Safiya?
Arabic.
Is Safiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Safiya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Safiya?
In 2024, Safiya was the 1387th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 162 births.
What are the variants of the name Safiya?
Variants and related names of Safiya include Safiatou.
What are good sibling names for Safiya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Isra, Halima, Khadija and Hafsa for a sister, Ayman, Rami, Anas and Karim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Safiya?
Safiya Noble, scholar; Safiya Sinclair, poet.