Safiyya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Safiyya means 'pure' or 'chosen'.
Meaning of the Name Safiyya
Safiyya is an Arabic name that means 'pure' or 'chosen'. It is derived from the word 'safi', which means 'pure' or 'clear'. The name Safiyya has historical significance as it was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives. It is a popular name among Muslim families and is often given to girls as a symbol of purity and righteousness.
Popularity of the Name Safiyya
The popularity for the name Safiyya peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 18 births, which ranked number 11,548 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Safiyya had the most female births in 2019 with 18, which ranked number 6,402 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Safiyya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 16 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among females, Safiyya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 16 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Safiyya
- 20 Year Trend of Safiyya: 220.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Safiyya: 100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Safiyya: 100.00%
Popularity of Safiyya by State
Among females, Safiyya was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Safiyya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Safiyya
- Total Births of Safiyya: 17 (7.18%)
- Female Births of Safiyya: 17 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Safiyya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Safiyya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.