Safal
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 102 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
bunch (of fruit)
Safal is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'successful,' 'fruitful,' or 'accomplished,' from the Sanskrit root phala (fruit, result) with the prefix sa- (with, having). It is a name that envisions a child's life as one that bears fruit — where effort produces real results.
Aspirational and rooted in Hindu naming tradition, Safal is for parents who want their son to always move toward success — and to find it.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Safal is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2010 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Safal’s rarity (102 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Safal has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | — |
The Story of Safal
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Safal is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Safal are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Safal?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Safal — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 71 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Safal by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13818 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8796 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10644 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13720 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13674 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11881 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8695 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11950 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6288 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10414 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7992 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12003 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9447 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13878 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024