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Safira

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Pronounced sah-FEE-rah /sɑˈfi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Sapphira — from the Greek sappheiros/Hebrew sappir, 'a sapphire; beautiful'; also linked to the Arabic safira, 'an ambassador'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sapphire; beautiful: Safira is a form of Sapphira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'sah-FEE-rah').
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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew
MeaningA form of Sapphira — from the Greek sappheiros/Hebrew sappir, 'a sapphire; beautiful'; also linked to the Arabic safira, 'an ambassador'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4647 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 297

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519842025

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

Safira is a form of Sapphira — from the Greek sappheiros/Hebrew sappir, 'a sapphire; beautiful'; it is also linked to the Arabic safira, 'an ambassador' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'sah-FEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Brazilian and Arabic families. Rare, a-sapphire at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Sapphira comes from the Greek/Hebrew for 'a sapphire; beautiful' — Safira is a form of it (also linked to the Arabic safira, 'an ambassador') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sah-FEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Sapphira — routes layered

Variations

SapphiraZafiraSafiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Safira mean?

Safira is a form of Sapphira — Greek/Hebrew 'a sapphire; beautiful'; also Arabic 'an ambassador'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Safira?

It's said sah-FEE-rah /sɑˈfi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Safira a boy or girl name?

Safira is a girl's name.

How popular is Safira?

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

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