Safa
Safa first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 249 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Safa popular?
Rising Safa has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 984 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,006 | |
| 2000s | 627 | |
| 1990s | 243 | |
| 1980s | 71 | |
| 1970s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Safa mean?
Safa (صفا / صفاء, safa') derives from the root s-f-w and means 'purity, clarity, serenity'. It is also the name of Al-Safa, one of the two hills in Mecca (with Al-Marwah) between which pilgrims walk during the Hajj and Umrah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safa mean?
Safa means Purity, clarity, serenity. Safa (صفا / صفاء, safa') derives from the root s-f-w and means 'purity, clarity, serenity'. It is also the name of Al-Safa, one of the two hills in Mecca (with Al-Marwah) between which pilgrims walk during the Hajj and Umrah.
What is the origin of the name Safa?
Safa is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Safa?
Safa is pronounced “sah-FAH.”
Is Safa a boy or a girl name?
Safa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Safa a popular name right now?
Safa has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Safa?
In 2025, Safa ranked #1007 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Safa most popular?
Safa was most popular in 2025, when about 249 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Safa?
Names similar to Safa include Khadija, Dua, Malak, Malika, Sana.
What names go well with Safa?
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