Safiyyah
4 countries#529 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safiyyah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,444 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2017 with 96 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,434 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #529 · peaked in 2017 with 93 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
768 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #3975 · peaked in 2025 with 36 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
60 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2019 with 12 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
10 births recorded 2011–2024 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Safiyyah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #861 | — |
| 2003 | #666 | ↑195 |
| 2004 | #581 | ↑85 |
| 2005 | #729 | ↓148 |
| 2006 | #796 | ↓67 |
| 2007 | #655 | ↑141 |
| 2008 | #734 | ↓79 |
| 2009 | #679 | ↑55 |
| 2010 | #608 | ↑71 |
| 2011 | #583 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #600 | ↓17 |
| 2013 | #466 | ↑134 |
| 2014 | #570 | ↓104 |
| 2015 | #500 | ↑70 |
| 2016 | #573 | ↓73 |
| 2017 | #472 | ↑101 |
| 2018 | #527 | ↓55 |
| 2019 | #623 | ↓96 |
| 2020 | #501 | ↑122 |
| 2021 | #529 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Safiyyah
Is Safiyyah a popular name?
Yes — Safiyyah currently ranks #529 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Safiyyah more common for boys or girls?
Safiyyah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Safiyyah most popular?
Safiyyah peaked in 2017 in England & Wales, with 93 recorded births that year.
Is Safiyyah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Safiyyah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1005 in 1996 to #529 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Safiyyah?
At least 2,272 babies have been recorded with the name Safiyyah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Safiyyah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safiyyah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safiyyah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Safiyyah include Rima, Rubie, Saja, Sarayah.
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Ranked directly next to Safiyyah in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.