The nameSafya
Safya is an Arabic girl's name, a variant of Safia, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic safiya, "pure, sincere".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the late 1950s, Safya grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Safya
Safya in France
876thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (60 births)
995babies named Safya in France since 1900
Safya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 445 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Safya. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Safya in France were born before 2015, 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 47 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safya mean?
From the Arabic safiya, "pure, sincere".
What is the origin of the name Safya?
Arabic.
Is Safya a girl's or a boy's name?
Safya is a girl's name.