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Safari

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Pronounced suh-FAR-ee /səˈfɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili safari, 'a journey; an expedition; a trip' (from the Arabic safar, 'a journey'); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A journey; an expedition: Safari is a Swahili word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Swahili safari, 'a journey; an expedition; a trip' (from the Arabic safar, 'a journey'); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#8774 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 366

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219922025

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

Safari comes from the Swahili safari, 'a journey; an expedition; a trip' (from the Arabic safar, 'a journey'); a word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'suh-FAR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, a-journey at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Safari means 'a journey; an expedition' in Swahili (from the Arabic safar) — a lyrical word-name used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the word-name; said 'suh-FAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Safari — word-name; unisex

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Safari mean?

Safari is Swahili for 'a journey; an expedition' (from Arabic safar); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Safari?

It's said suh-FAR-ee /səˈfɑr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Safari a boy or girl name?

Safari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Safari?

Safari is a very rare name in the U.S.

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