NAME PROFILE
Safiyyah
Derived from the Irish geographical term 'Deas-Mhumhain', meaning 'South Munster'. It describes a person with a grounded, noble presence and a charismatic, energetic personality that draws others toward them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 768 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 47%PA — 27%IL — 13%CA — 7%NJ — 7%
Notable People
Desmond Tutu (Human rights activist and Nobel laureate) · Desmond Doss (Combat medic and Medal of Honor recipient) · Desmond Harrington (Actor known for 'Dexter') · Desmond Llewelyn (Actor known for playing 'Q' in James Bond) · Desmond Hume (Fictional character from the television series 'Lost')
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