Safa
Every Safa since 1978 — 2,945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Safa
Safa is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,007 in 2025 with 249 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,945 American babies have been named Safa. Its peak came in 2025, when 249 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 Safa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Safa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 249 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 2024 | 213 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,438 | 6 | #11,987 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,657 | — | — |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,719 | — | — |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,726 | — | — |
| 2019 | 133 | #1,605 | — | — |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,705 | — | — |
| 2017 | 129 | #1,672 | — | — |
| 2016 | 102 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 2015 | 104 | #1,949 | — | — |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,112 | — | — |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,206 | — | — |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,999 | — | — |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,478 | — | — |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,687 | — | — |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,796 | — | — |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,707 | — | — |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,882 | — | — |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,602 | — | — |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,805 | — | — |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,633 | — | — |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,137 | — | — |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,085 | — | — |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,971 | — | — |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,755 | — | — |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,486 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,351 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Safa in 2025?
Safa ranked #1,007 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 249 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Safa?
2,945 babies have been named Safa in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Safa most popular?
Safa peaked in 2025, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Safa a boy or girl name?
Safa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Safa rising or falling?
Safa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.