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Safaa

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Pronounced sah-FAH /sɑˈfɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic safa, 'purity; serenity; clarity; tranquility' — also Al-Safa, a sacred hill in Mecca; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: Purity; serenity; clarity: Safaa is Arabic 'purity'. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'sah-FAH').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic safa, 'purity; serenity; clarity; tranquility' — also Al-Safa, a sacred hill in Mecca; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#7174 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Safaa comes from Arabic safa, 'purity; serenity; clarity; tranquility' — also Al-Safa, a sacred hill in Mecca traversed during the pilgrimage (we note the sacred place). A lyrical, serene name (said 'sah-FAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, purity-and-serenity at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Safa means 'purity; serenity; clarity; tranquility' in Arabic — also Al-Safa, a sacred hill in Mecca walked during the Hajj — a lyrical, serene name (we note the sacred place; said 'sah-FAH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Safa — sacred place noted

Variations

SafaSafahSapha

Nicknames

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If you like Safaa…

Safa— the standard spelling
Sana— a sound-neighbor Sa- Arabic girls' name
Saba— a fellow Arabic girls' name
Marwa— the companion sacred hill (Safa and Marwa)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Safaa mean?

Safaa is Arabic for 'purity; serenity; clarity' — also Al-Safa, a sacred hill in Mecca. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Safaa?

It's said sah-FAH /sɑˈfɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Safaa a boy or girl name?

Safaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Safaa?

Safaa is a rare name in the U.S.

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