girl's name
Safiah
suh-FEE-uh (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 37
Safiah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Safiah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Safiah?
In 2013, Safiah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Safiah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Safiah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Safiah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Safiah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Safiah
- Arabic suh-FEE-uh
Sibling Names for Safiah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Safiah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Safiah
How popular is the name Safiah?
In 2013, Safiah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Safiah a girl's or a boy's name?
Safiah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Safiah?
Safiah has 3 syllables.
When was Safiah most popular?
Safiah peaked in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.