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Safi

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAH-fee /ˈsɑ.fi/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic safi, 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; clear; a chosen friend: Safi is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SAH-fee').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic safi, 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#7864 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320122024

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

Safi comes from Arabic safi, 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend' (related to Al-Safi). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SAH-fee').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and East African families. Rare, pure-and-clear at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Safi means 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend' in Arabic — a crisp, classic name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SAH-fee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Safi — unisex

Variations

SaafiSafiyaSafi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Safi mean?

Safi is Arabic for 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Safi?

It's said SAH-fee /ˈsɑ.fi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Safi a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Safi?

Safi is a rare name in the U.S.

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