How Many People Are Named Safi?

Complete statistics for the name Safi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Safi
Rare
Arabic

Safi means pure and originates from Arabic, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 268 people in the US today share this name, equating to just 1 in 1,233,330 Americans having it. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2023 with 27 births.

~3,659
Living in US
1 in 90,585
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Pure Innocent Sincere Honest
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

266,072
Worldwide Bearers
#3,954
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
91,187
🇨🇩 DR Congo
36,203
🇮🇳 India
26,627
🇳🇪 Niger
22,997
🇮🇷 Iran
14,523
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,046
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,820
🇸🇴 Somalia
6,702
🇺🇬 Uganda
6,269
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,429

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
181 (68%)
♀ Female
86 (32%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
270
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 270 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Safi Through the Generations

Safi stands out as a very rare name in the United States, with only 270 recorded births throughout history. The majority of those named Safi are under 30 years old, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. In 2023, the name saw its peak usage with 27 births, suggesting a growing popularity among parents seeking unique names for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 10

⭐ Famous People Named Safi

Safi is a name of Arabic origin meaning "pure." It is a common surname in Levantine countries such as Palestine, Syria and Lebanon. It is also employed by Afghans as a "last name" to refer to their tribal lineage within the Safi tribe, a sub-tribe based in north-eastern Afghanistan.…

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✨ Similar Names to Safi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Safi's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Safi

How Many People Have the Name Safi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,659 people in the United States currently share the name Safi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,585 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Safi a Common or Rare Name?

Safi is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Safi Mean?

Safi means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Safi in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

When Was Safi Most Popular?

The name Safi reached peak popularity in 2023, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Safi?

Approximately 3,659 people named Safi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,659. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,585 Americans.

Is Safi a rare name?

Safi is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,585 Americans has this name.

What does the name Safi mean?

Safi means "pure" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Safi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Safi are male and 32% are female.

When was Safi most popular?

Safi peaked in 2023 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,659
All-Time Births3,659
1 in X1 in 90,585
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2023
World Rank#3,954
Male %68%
Female %32%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.