How Many People Are Named Safiatou?

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

Safiatou
Very Rare
Arabic

Safiatou means 'the one who brings happiness' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 136 people named Safiatou live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,426,654 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2018 with 10 births, showing its recent rise.

~136
Living in US
1 in 2,426,654
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brings happiness
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

151,565
Worldwide Bearers
#6,925
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
65,224
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
34,359
🇬🇳 Guinea
26,985
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
7,512
🇳🇪 Niger
4,198
🇸🇳 Senegal
4,142
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,901
🇧🇯 Benin
2,511
🇹🇩 Chad
1,236
🇹🇬 Togo
330

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
136 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
137
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 137 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Safiatou Through the Generations

Safiatou is a relatively new name in the United States, with only 137 recorded births since records began. As of today, there are 136 individuals named Safiatou living in the country, indicating a very low turnover rate among those bearing the name. Interestingly, all 137 recorded births occurred within the last 30 years, with the peak year being 2018 when 10 babies were given this name. This trend suggests Safiatou is a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Safiatou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Safiatou's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Safiatou

How Many People Have the Name Safiatou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 136 people in the United States currently share the name Safiatou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,426,654 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Safiatou a Common or Rare Name?

Safiatou is classified as Very 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 Safiatou Mean?

Safiatou means "brings happiness" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Safiatou in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Safiatou Most Popular?

The name Safiatou reached peak popularity in 2018, with 10 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 Safiatou?

Approximately 136 people named Safiatou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 137. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,426,654 Americans.

Is Safiatou a rare name?

Safiatou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,426,654 Americans has this name.

What does the name Safiatou mean?

Safiatou means "brings happiness" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Safiatou more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Safiatou are male and 100% are female.

When was Safiatou most popular?

Safiatou peaked in 2018 with 10 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 US136
All-Time Births137
1 in X1 in 2,426,654
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2018
World Rank#6,925
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.