Safiya
Every Safiya since 1973 — 2,831 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Safiya
Safiya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,333 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,831 American babies have been named Safiya. Its peak came in 2025, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Safiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Safiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | #1,333 |
| 2024 | 162 | #1,393 |
| 2023 | 157 | #1,428 |
| 2022 | 147 | #1,487 |
| 2021 | 152 | #1,423 |
| 2020 | 103 | #1,880 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,912 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,204 |
| 2017 | 94 | #2,085 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,204 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,642 |
| 2014 | 74 | #2,464 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,502 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,798 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,507 |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,512 |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,613 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,769 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,708 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,081 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,900 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,118 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,516 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,792 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,622 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,581 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,079 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,347 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,815 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,818 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,542 |
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Famous people named Safiya
- Safiya Zaghloul Politician · 1876–1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Safiya in 2025?
Safiya ranked #1,333 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Safiya?
2,831 babies have been named Safiya in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Safiya most popular?
Safiya peaked in 2025, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Safiya a boy or girl name?
Safiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Safiya rising or falling?
Safiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Safiya?
Well-known people named Safiya include Safiya Zaghloul (politician).