Feminine dossier · first seen 1985
Safiyah
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
47
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Safiyah
How many people are named Safiyah?
An estimated 789 living Americans are named Safiyah.
How rare is Safiyah?
Safiyah is very rare among babies today, with 30 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 36.2% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Safiyah?
The median age of a living American named Safiyah is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 22 years old.
Is Safiyah still popular?
Yes — Safiyah is currently rising in popularity, with 30 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.
1985Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
36.2%
2025
30
All-time
799