Safa
4 countries#254 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,793 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #340 · peaked in 2017 with 272 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,640 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #254 · peaked in 2017 with 262 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,150 births recorded 1979–2022 · currently #412 · peaked in 2015 with 231 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Rhône, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,945 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #1004 · peaked in 2025 with 249 births
Most common in: New York, California, Minnesota, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
153 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 2024 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Safa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #299 | — |
| 2003 | #295 | ↑4 |
| 2004 | #303 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #272 | ↑31 |
| 2006 | #210 | ↑62 |
| 2007 | #203 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #207 | ↓4 |
| 2009 | #221 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #226 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #207 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #202 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #211 | ↓9 |
| 2014 | #221 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #229 | ↓8 |
| 2016 | #238 | ↓9 |
| 2017 | #201 | ↑37 |
| 2018 | #210 | ↓9 |
| 2019 | #193 | ↑17 |
| 2020 | #209 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #254 | ↓45 |
Frequently asked questions about Safa
Is Safa a popular name?
Yes — Safa currently ranks #254 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Safa more common for boys or girls?
Safa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Safa most popular?
Safa peaked in 2017 in England & Wales, with 262 recorded births that year.
Is Safa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Safa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #916 in 1996 to #254 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Safa?
At least 11,888 babies have been recorded with the name Safa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Safa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, France, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Safa include Mattie, Novah, Baylee, Carly.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Safa in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.