Saffiyah
Saffiyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,319 in the US, popular nicknames include Saf, Say, and Safie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Saffiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 67 babies have been named Saffiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saffiyah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,319 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,319
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Saffiyah
Saffiyah is a girl name .
Saffiyah is currently ranked #14,319 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saffiyah include Saf, Say, Safie, and Saffie. 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