Safaa
4 countries#603 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safaa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,524 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2016 with 121 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,495 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #603 · peaked in 2014 with 120 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,255 births recorded 1980–2022 · currently #788 · peaked in 2009 with 65 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
515 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #5099 · peaked in 2016 with 34 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 2010–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Safaa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1245 | — |
| 2003 | #1722 | ↓477 |
| 2004 | #912 | ↑810 |
| 2005 | #1165 | ↓253 |
| 2006 | #869 | ↑296 |
| 2007 | #793 | ↑76 |
| 2008 | #537 | ↑256 |
| 2009 | #464 | ↑73 |
| 2010 | #438 | ↑26 |
| 2011 | #442 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #437 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #408 | ↑29 |
| 2014 | #373 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #393 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #387 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #549 | ↓162 |
| 2018 | #497 | ↑52 |
| 2019 | #651 | ↓154 |
| 2020 | #604 | ↑47 |
| 2021 | #603 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Safaa
Is Safaa a popular name?
Yes — Safaa currently ranks #603 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Safaa more common for boys or girls?
Safaa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Safaa most popular?
Safaa peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 120 recorded births that year.
Is Safaa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Safaa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2096 in 1996 to #603 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Safaa?
At least 3,294 babies have been recorded with the name Safaa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Safaa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safaa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, France, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safaa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Safaa include Ryland, Sakari, Sammy.
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Ranked directly next to Safaa in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.