Safari
Pronunciation: [ s-uhf-AHR-ee ]
Safari is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,183 in the US, popular nicknames include Saf, Say, and Safie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Safari first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 129 babies have been named Safari in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Safari is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #7,183 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,183
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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Safari is also used as a girl name, ranked #8450.
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About the Name Safari
Safari is a boy name .
Is Safari a boy or girl name? Safari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,183 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,450. Safari is more commonly used as a boy name.
Safari is currently ranked #7,183 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Safari include Saf, Say, Safie, and Safaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis