Safa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #787 in 1998 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 425 births ranking #111. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 26.1%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,971 girls born was named Safa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Safa is a calm and elegant Arabic name usually linked with purity, clarity, or serenity. It feels simple, polished, and very meaningful.
The name is used across Muslim communities and appeals through both its positive meaning and clean sound. Its brevity makes it especially easy to use across languages.