Saffiya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Saffiya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 29 babies have been named Saffiya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saffiya is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,442 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,442
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"black meadow clearing"
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About the Name Saffiya
Saffiya is a girl name .
Saffiya is currently ranked #26,442 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saffiya include Saf, Saff, Saffy, Saffie, Iya, Iyay, Iyaie, Say, Saie, and Safkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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