How Many People Are Named Safiyyah?
Complete statistics for the name Safiyyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Safiyyah is a very rare name, with only 731 total births in the U.S. and 721 people currently living with it. It's so unique, it's like 1 in 457,886 Americans shares this name. And most Safiyyahs are young, with over half under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 4 traditionally represents stability and practicality. It's associated with hard work and reliability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 731 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Safiyyah Through the Generations
The name Safiyyah has a fascinating journey. With just 731 total births but 721 people still living with it, it shows a strong continuity. The peak year was 2018, when 34 babies were named Safiyyah, indicating a rising trend. Most Safiyyahs are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the older generation, where only 222 are aged 30-60, and none over 60, suggesting a generational shift in naming preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Safiyyah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Safiyyah
How Many People Have the Name Safiyyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 721 people in the United States currently share the name Safiyyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 457,886 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Safiyyah a Common or Rare Name?
Safiyyah 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Safiyyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Safiyyah Most Popular?
The name Safiyyah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 34 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 Safiyyah?
Approximately 721 people named Safiyyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 731. That works out to roughly 1 in 457,886 Americans.
Is Safiyyah a rare name?
Safiyyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 457,886 Americans has this name.
What does the name Safiyyah mean?
The meaning and origin of Safiyyah are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Safiyyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Safiyyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Safiyyah most popular?
Safiyyah peaked in 2018 with 34 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.