Safiyah
Every Safiyah since 1985 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Safiyah
Safiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,648 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 799 American babies have been named Safiyah. Its peak came in 2023, when 47 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 Safiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Safiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,648 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,366 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,418 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,029 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,481 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,860 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,425 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,648 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,789 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,505 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,832 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,753 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,976 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,228 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,333 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,149 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,627 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,349 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,287 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,091 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,762 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,047 |
| 2003 | 20 | #6,003 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,060 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,529 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,505 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,306 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,073 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,352 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Safiyah in 2025?
Safiyah ranked #4,648 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Safiyah?
799 babies have been named Safiyah in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Safiyah most popular?
Safiyah peaked in 2023, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Safiyah a boy or girl name?
Safiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Safiyah rising or falling?
Safiyah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.