Safa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4161 in 1996 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 249 births ranking #1007. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 67,422 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.