girl's name
Saphia
sah-FYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 969
Saphia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1989, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1957.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Saphia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Saphia?
In 2025, Saphia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Saphia 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 Saphia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saphia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saphia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saphia
- French sah-FYAH
Sibling Names for Saphia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saphia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saphia
How popular is the name Saphia?
In 2025, Saphia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Saphia a girl's or a boy's name?
Saphia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saphia?
Saphia has 2 syllables.
When was Saphia most popular?
Saphia peaked in 1989, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Saphia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Saphia currently ranks #7,078 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.