Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Safi since 2000
Babies named Safi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 67 |
| 2010s | 35 | 62 |
| 2020s | 70 | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Safi entered U.S. records in 2000, ranking 8,910 in 2025 with a 1-in-213,510 occurrence rate. Its peak popularity came in 2020, and the trajectory has remained stable in the 2020s. The name is unisex but more commonly given to boys. Its straightforward meaning and phonetic appeal have sustained modest but consistent usage, particularly among families seeking a name with Arabic roots. No top states or famous bearers stand out, reflecting its niche but enduring appeal.
Safi derives from the Arabic root ṣ-f-w (صفو), conveying purity, clarity, and sincerity. It is commonly used as a male given name in Muslim cultures, sometimes as a short form of longer names like Safiullah. The name has seen modest usage in English-speaking countries, particularly among families of Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage.
“Safi” around the world
Where Safi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Safiyy, Safee
Sibling names for Safi
Names that share Safi's style, for a brother or sister.
