Safa
Meaning
traditionally 'purity, clarity'; also a sacred hill near Mecca
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Safa peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 28
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Safa
Most people given the name Safa in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Safa deep dive
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