Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic, African
Meaning: Pure or sincere, Untroubled, Serene, Pure, Best Friend
Pronunciation: sah-FEE-yah, /səˈfiːjə/, S EY F IY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #9,468
Safiya is of Arabic origin and means "pure" or "sincere". It is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries and is often given to girls as a sign of purity and honesty.
The name Safiya is of Arabic, African origin and means Pure or sincere, Untroubled, Serene, Pure, Best Friend, Clear-minded, Tranquil, Pure Child. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Safiya is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sah-FEE-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈfiːjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EY F IY AY AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Safiya is recorded 5,430 times globally, ranking it as the 9,468th most common name worldwide.
Safiya is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,545 occurrences, making it the 871th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Safiya is found among 1 in every 751 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #871 | 1 : 751 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,480 | 1 : 4,710 |
| Morocco | #2,277 | 1 : 1,939 |
| United States of America | #6,987 | 1 : 5,566 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,565 | 1 : 4,784 |
| Oman | #3,138 | 1 : 3,755 |
| United Kingdom | #4,287 | 1 : 3,405 |
| France | #7,216 | 1 : 8,413 |
| Egypt | #13,023 | 1 : 15,092 |
| Malaysia | #9,260 | 1 : 18,096 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Safiya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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