Safa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1670 in 2017 with 129 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 249 births ranking #1007. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 396.2%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 13,379 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.