Safiyyah

Safiyyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “pure.” In 2024 it was given to 34 girls in the United States.

Safiyyah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“pure”

About the name Safiyyah

Safiyyah belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “pure” — 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, Safiyyah first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3601 in 1981, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 731 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Safiyyah in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#3601 in 1981
Peak year
2018
Babies named Safiyyah in 2024
34
Total since 1880
731

Safiyyah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#463 in 2024
Babies named Safiyyah in 2025
85
Total since 1996
1,751

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Safiyyah mean?

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

Is Safiyyah a boy or girl name?

Safiyyah is a girl name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Safiyyah?

Safiyyah comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Safiyyah?

Safiyyah first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #3601 in 1981, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

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