Safin
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Safin is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 17 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Safin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Safin is a masculine name of uncertain origin — it may reflect Arabic roots (safi means "pure" or "clear"), Turkic heritage, or be a surname used as a given name. It gained some cultural visibility through tennis player Marat Safin, though his name is a surname rather than a given name.
Rare in American SSA records, Safin is compact and distinctive — a name with an international character that feels simultaneously exotic and easy to use in English-speaking contexts.
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Safin is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Safin has been recorded as a boy's name since 2004, with 17 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Safin has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 | — |
The Story of Safin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Safin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Safin are most likely born between 2004 and 2007.
How rare is Safin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Safin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2004–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #14017 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11782 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11090 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2007