Rising since 2001, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Safina since 2000
Babies named Safina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Safina is an Arabic name meaning 'boat' or 'ship,' evoking imagery of voyaging and shelter. It has been in use in the United States since the year 2000, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name's trajectory is clearly rising, with steady growth in usage since 2001 and a peak in popularity in 2024. By 2025, Safina ranked 4,987 nationally, reflecting a 1 in 61,818 occurrence rate among newborns. Its usage is most concentrated in New York, the top state for the name. Parents drawn to Safina often appreciate its melodic sound and cultural resonance within Muslim communities, though it remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinct feel.
Safina is an Arabic word meaning 'boat' or 'ship,' used as a given name primarily in Muslim communities. It may also be a feminine variant of Safin or derive from the Arabic root Ṣ-F-N, associated with sailing vessels. The name has gained some usage in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s.
Where Safina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Safi, Fina
Variants: Safinah, Safina
Sibling names for Safina
Names that share Safina's style, for a brother or sister.
