unisex name
Safi
SAH-fee (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 819
Safi is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 33% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 26 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Safi is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Safi Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Safi?
In 2025, Safi was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Safi Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Safi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Safi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Safi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Safi
- Arabic SAH-fee
Sibling Names for Safi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Safi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Safi
How popular is the name Safi?
In 2025, Safi was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Safi a girl's or a boy's name?
Safi is used for both girls and boys. About 33% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Safi?
Safi has 2 syllables.
When was Safi most popular?
Safi peaked in 1983, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Safi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Safi currently ranks #3,031 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.