Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Safiyya since 1971
Babies named Safiyya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Safiyya has been in steady use in the United States since 1971, its first recorded year in Social Security data. As of 2025, it ranked 7133, with a frequency of about 1 in 107151 births. Its peak year came recently in 2024, suggesting a modest upward trend among modern parents drawn to Arabic names with classic roots. The trajectory is currently stable, and while no top states have emerged strongly, the name has long been favored by Muslim families for its religious and historical resonance with Safiyya bint Huyayy.
Safiyya is a feminine Arabic name derived from the root ṣ-f-w, conveying purity, clarity, and selection. It shares its meaning with the masculine form Safi. Historically, it was borne by Safiyya bint Huyayy, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad known for her wisdom and integrity. The name has remained in consistent use across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally.
“Safiyya” around the world
Where Safiyya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Safi, FiFi, Safa
Sibling names for Safiyya
Names that share Safiyya's style, for a brother or sister.
