Safa

Safa is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Purity.” In 2024 it was given to 212 girls in the United States.

Safa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Purity”

About the name Safa

Safa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Purity” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Safa first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1140 in 2024, and in 2024 212 babies received the name — 2,689 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Safa in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#1140 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Safa in 2024
212
Total since 1880
2,689

Safa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#111 in 2025
Babies named Safa in 2025
425
Total since 1996
5,890

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Safa mean?

Safa means “Purity” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Safa a boy or girl name?

Safa is a girl name. In 2024, 212 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Safa?

Safa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Safa?

Safa first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #1140 in 2024, and 212 babies were given the name in 2024.

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