NAME PROFILE
Draco
The formal definition of Safia is 'pure,' 'serene,' or 'best friend.' This name describes a person with a transparent and sincere heart who brings a calming, loyal presence to every relationship they build.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,424 |
| Gender | Male (39% / 61%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 40%TX — 20%FL — 18%OH — 12%MO — 10%
Notable People
Safia Elhillo (Poet, 'The January Children') · Safia Minney (Social entrepreneur, founder of People Tree) · Safia Oakley-Green (Actress, 'The Burning Girls') · Safia Farkash (Former First Lady of Libya) · Safia Amajan (Human rights activist, director of the Women's Affairs Ministry in Kandahar)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SafiFia
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