Safaa

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameArabicDeclining
#7174 1824in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Safaa is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'purity,' 'serenity,' or 'clarity.' Al-Safa is also one of two hills near the Grand Mosque in Mecca (along with Al-Marwa) between which Muslims ritually walk during Hajj and Umrah, giving the name deep Islamic geographic and spiritual significance.

Safaa is widely used across the Arab world, with its meaning of purity and its connection to one of Islam's holiest rites making it a name of profound religious and aesthetic beauty.

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Popularity Over Time

Safaa climbed 5353 spots in the last 20 years — from #12527 to #7174.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Safaa
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s104
2010s245
2000s114
1990s27

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 19902024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Safaa
YearBirthsRank
202416#7174
202324#5350
202222#5771
202122#5711
202020#6043
201924#5427
201827#4983
201728#4904
201634#4335
201527#5101
201421#6170
201323#5799
201220#6535
201123#5899
201018#7162
200912#9867
200821#6522
200710#11469
20068#13373
200512#9346

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19902024) · Methodology