Safa
Safa sits comfortably in the UK charts at #111 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Safa
2024 marks Safa's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #140. The name has climbed 69 places in the last five years โ a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Safa is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Safa in their class.
โญ Famous People Named Safa
- Muhammad Jaber Al Safa โ Muhammad Jaber ฤl Safa (also spelled Jabir Al Safa) (Arabic: ู ุญู ุฏ ุฌุงุจุฑ ุขู ุตูุง) was a historian, writer and politician from Jabal Amel (in modern-day Lebanon), known for his founding role in the anti-colonialist Arab nationalist movement in theโฆ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Safa
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Safa
Almost certainly the only Safa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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