Safiya
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced sah-FEE-yah
Verified name
What does Safiya mean?
Pure, serene, sincere friend
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 780 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 455 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Safi, Sofi
Variant: Safiyyah, Sophia
Related: Safia
Using Safiya across cultures
Name of wife of Prophet Muhammad.
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