Safa

Safa - A very unique female name

Safa appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #4702. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Safa and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Safa? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Safa. The baby girl name Safa was given to 206 baby girls in 2025, ranking #991 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,328 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Safa peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 991.

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Safa is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Safa is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #183 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,105.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Safa is where you live.

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Safa origin and meaning

Arabic

'Purity, clarity, serenity' — safā in Arabic; also the name of Safa, one of the two hills of Mecca in Islamic ritual

Safa is an Arabic name of purity and clarity, carried also by al-Safa, the hill between which pilgrims walk during Hajj alongside Marwah — Safa and Marwa are often paired. American use dates from 1991, mainly in Muslim families, and it is at its peak in 2025. Its four letters hold both a meaning and a sacred geography.

Attested etymology

Safa is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Safa, pop culture references for the name Safa and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Safa

We've found the following names that sound similar to Safa, sorted by popularity.

Sophia / Sofia / Sophie / Sofie / Safiya / Safia / Saba / Sofiya / Svea / Sheba /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Safa

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Safa a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Safa?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SAH-fuh · /ˈsɑːfə/

Around the world

• Safa (Arabic) — Used as-is across Arabic
• Safa (Turkish) — Used as-is in Turkish

Spellings and nicknames

• Safaa — A fuller transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose a name that means purity and names a holy place — serene, simple, and now at its most used.

Worth knowing

• It will be misheard as Sofia's relative or misspelled Saffa outside Arabic-speaking contexts.