Safia
4 countries#362 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
6,985 births recorded 1949–2022 · currently #362 · peaked in 2012 with 227 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,616 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #2387 · peaked in 2025 with 75 births
Most common in: New York, California, Ohio, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,432 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2012 with 84 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,410 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1224 · peaked in 2012 with 80 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
22 births recorded 2006–2024 · peaked in 2006 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Safia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #352 | — |
| 2004 | #355 | ↓3 |
| 2005 | #312 | ↑43 |
| 2006 | #383 | ↓71 |
| 2007 | #315 | ↑68 |
| 2008 | #307 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #295 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #314 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #361 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #288 | ↑73 |
| 2013 | #309 | ↓21 |
| 2014 | #348 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #301 | ↑47 |
| 2016 | #317 | ↓16 |
| 2017 | #358 | ↓41 |
| 2018 | #305 | ↑53 |
| 2019 | #325 | ↓20 |
| 2020 | #354 | ↓29 |
| 2021 | #349 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #362 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Safia
Is Safia a popular name?
Yes — Safia currently ranks #362 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Safia more common for boys or girls?
Safia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Safia most popular?
Safia peaked in 2012 in France, with 227 recorded births that year.
Is Safia rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Safia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1032 in 1949 to #362 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Safia?
At least 10,033 babies have been recorded with the name Safia across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Safia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safia appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safia?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Safia include Mindy, Rena, Shaina, Shannon.
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