Safiyah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #4648 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A name ending in '-yah,' a common Hebrew element meaning god.
Similar names: saffiya, safiya, safiyya, safiyyah, safi, safia, saiya, saafir
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Safiyah? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Safiyah, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Safiyah
What does the name Safiyah mean?
Safiyah means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Safiyah?
Safiyah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Safiyah?
Safiyah ranked #4546 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Safiyah most popular?
Safiyah peaked in 2023 with 47 babies registered that year.
Is Safiyah a boy or girl name?
Safiyah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Safiyahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Safiyah rising or falling in popularity?
Safiyah has risen 264 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4810 in 2020 to #4546 in 2025.
How long has Safiyah been recorded?
Safiyah appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1985 through 2025.