Safiatou Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
West African
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Safiatou is a West African name derived from Arabic, meaning 'pure' or 'chosen'.
Meaning of the Name Safiatou
Safiatou is a feminine name of West African origin. It is commonly used among the Malinke people in countries such as Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast. The name Safiatou is derived from the Arabic name Safiyyah, which means 'pure' or 'chosen'. It is often given to girls as a symbol of purity and righteousness. Safiatou represents strength and grace, and is a name that carries deep cultural and spiritual significance.
Popularity of the Name Safiatou
The popularity for the name Safiatou peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,396 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Safiatou had the most female births in 2018 with 10, which ranked number 9,794 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Safiatou has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%. Among females, Safiatou has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Safiatou
- 10 Year Trend of Safiatou: 60.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Safiatou: 60.00%
Popularity of Safiatou by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Safiatou. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Safiatou in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Safiatou is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Safiatou
- Total Births of Safiatou: 8 (4.81%)
- Female Births of Safiatou: 8 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Safiatou over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.81% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Safiatou have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.