Safa
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Safa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 6 babies have been named Safa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Safa is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,111 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,111
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Safa is also used as a girl name, ranked #1138.
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About the Name Safa
Safa is a boy name .
Is Safa a boy or girl name? Safa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,111 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,138. Safa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Safa is currently ranked #25,111 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Safa include Safwan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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