girlSwahili (East Africa)

Safiya: Meaning & Origin

Safiya is a girl name of Swahili (East Africa) origin meaning “Safiya means 'pure' or 'sincere'. It highlights the importance of integrity in relationships.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

sah-fee-yah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

68/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 32% of popular names.

Nicknames

SafiFifi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

54%
37
2010
17
Current
#43
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Safiya Amani
  • Safiya Zuri
  • Safiya Nia

Famous Namesakes

  • Safiya Nygaard, an American YouTuber.