Safiya
5 countries#222 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safiya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,944 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #222 · peaked in 2020 with 333 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,831 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #1326 · peaked in 2025 with 168 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,663 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2012 with 99 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,653 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #640 · peaked in 2011 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Safiya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #955 | — |
| 2004 | #881 | ↑74 |
| 2005 | #725 | ↑156 |
| 2006 | #757 | ↓32 |
| 2007 | #726 | ↑31 |
| 2008 | #658 | ↑68 |
| 2009 | #478 | ↑180 |
| 2010 | #521 | ↓43 |
| 2011 | #380 | ↑141 |
| 2012 | #375 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #302 | ↑73 |
| 2014 | #265 | ↑37 |
| 2015 | #247 | ↑18 |
| 2016 | #223 | ↑24 |
| 2017 | #208 | ↑15 |
| 2018 | #210 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #209 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #186 | ↑23 |
| 2021 | #212 | ↓26 |
| 2022 | #222 | ↓10 |
Frequently asked questions about Safiya
Is Safiya a popular name?
Yes — Safiya currently ranks #222 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Safiya more common for boys or girls?
Safiya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Safiya most popular?
Safiya peaked in 2020 in France, with 333 recorded births that year.
Is Safiya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Safiya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1786 in 1967 to #222 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Safiya?
At least 8,438 babies have been recorded with the name Safiya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Safiya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safiya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safiya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Safiya include Madden, Madisyn, Alya, Calia.
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