How Many People Are Named Safira?
Complete statistics for the name Safira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Safira, a very rare female name, is held by just 265 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,246,649 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 93% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 267 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Safira Through the Generations
Safira has seen a steady rise in usage since its inception, becoming particularly popular among younger generations. With only 267 total births recorded in the United States throughout history, it's clear that Safira remains a niche choice. The majority of those named Safira are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among recent parents. As of now, the average age of someone named Safira is 13, suggesting that the name is still gaining traction and may continue to grow in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Safira's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Safira
How Many People Have the Name Safira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 265 people in the United States currently share the name Safira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,246,649 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Safira a Common or Rare Name?
Safira 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 Safira Mean?
Safira means "creative variant of Saphira" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Safira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Safira Most Popular?
The name Safira reached peak popularity in 2022, with 22 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 Safira?
Approximately 265 people named Safira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 267. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,246,649 Americans.
Is Safira a rare name?
Safira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,246,649 Americans has this name.
What does the name Safira mean?
Safira means "creative variant of Saphira" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Safira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Safira are male and 100% are female.
When was Safira most popular?
Safira peaked in 2022 with 22 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.