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Safi
♂ Boy
Pronounced SAH-fee /ˈsɑ.fi/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic safi, 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'Low
In 30 seconds: Pure; clear; a chosen friend: Safi is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-fee').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic safi, 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'
U.S. rank (2024)#7626 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 183
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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). A crisp, classic name (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 (said 'SAH-fee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Safi — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Safi mean?
Safi is Arabic for 'pure; clear; the chosen/sincere friend'.
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 a boy's name.
How popular is Safi?
Safi is a rare name in the U.S.