Safira
A girl's name of Italian origin with 267 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name from Italian [in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Sapphira
Safira is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Italian and Portuguese form of Sapphira, from the Greek sappheiros meaning 'sapphire, lapis lazuli, the precious blue stone.' In the Acts of the Apostles, Sapphira was a New Testament figure whose name has carried this gemstone meaning through centuries of Christian tradition.
Safira has the exotic appeal of gemstone names — Sapphire, Sapphira, Safira — with the warm -ira ending giving it a Latinate feminine grace. The deep blue sapphire, associated with wisdom, royalty, and divine favor, makes this a name of genuine beauty. With 267 recorded births, Safira has found an audience in Italian, Portuguese, and broader Catholic heritage communities.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Safira's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Safira follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Safira's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Safira has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 74 | #8105 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 121 | #10009 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 46 | #13665 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 8 | #10601 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 18 | #4284 | — |
The Story of Safira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Safira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Safira are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Safira?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Safira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 121 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Safira by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1984–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #8311 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8875 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5772 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6634 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10934 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10337 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9055 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6761 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8787 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9388 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6400 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11804 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14704 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9617 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13232 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8797 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9965 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11470 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19471 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18622 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024