Safiyah

Girl name

Safiyah has been given to 799 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2023.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

799

Peak year

2023 (47 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▲ +3%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Safiyah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Saniyahgirl

7,300 babies since 1997

Sariyahgirl

6,500 babies since 1998

Samiyahgirl

5,255 babies since 1982

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Raeyagirl

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Glorianagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Safiyah?

Safiyah has been given to 799 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Safiyah peak?

Safiyah peaked in 2023, when 47 babies were given the name.

Is Safiyah a girl or boy name?

Safiyah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Safiyah are girls).

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