Safari
2 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safari was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
507 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 2023 with 43 births
Most common in: Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Safari’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #15784 | — |
| 2005 | #16462 | ↓678 |
| 2008 | #6350 | ↑10112 |
| 2009 | #15242 | ↓8892 |
| 2010 | #10451 | ↑4791 |
| 2011 | #7118 | ↑3333 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↓5081 |
| 2013 | #9036 | ↑3163 |
| 2014 | #7302 | ↑1734 |
| 2015 | #5653 | ↑1649 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↓1949 |
| 2017 | #6808 | ↑794 |
| 2018 | #7409 | ↓601 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↓1703 |
| 2020 | #7559 | ↑1553 |
| 2021 | #7250 | ↑309 |
| 2022 | #4907 | ↑2343 |
| 2023 | #6169 | ↓1262 |
| 2024 | #7594 | ↓1425 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↓768 |
Frequently asked questions about Safari
Is Safari a popular name?
Yes — Safari currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Safari more common for boys or girls?
Safari is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Safari most popular?
Safari peaked in 2023 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Safari rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Safari’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10479 in 1992 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Safari?
At least 511 babies have been recorded with the name Safari across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Safari popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safari appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.