Safa is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #227 in 2022 with 206 recorded births. This places Safa in the top 3% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 425 births ranking #111. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 795.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,279 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.