boy's name
Safian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 44
Safian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Safian over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 32 |
How popular is Safian?
In 2009, Safian was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Figures for England and Wales withhold 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 Safian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Safian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Safian
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Safian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Safian
How popular is the name Safian?
In 2009, Safian was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Safian a girl's or a boy's name?
Safian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Safian?
Safian has 3 syllables.
When was Safian most popular?
Safian peaked in 2000, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.