Safire
Pronunciation: [ s-uhf-EYER ]
Safire is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,135 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
Safire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 121 babies have been named Safire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Safire is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,135 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,135
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Safire
Safire is a girl name .
Safire is currently ranked #13,135 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Safire include Saf, Say, Safie, and Safiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Safire include Safiya, Safia, Safiyyah, Safiyah, Safina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis