Safiyah
Meaning of Safiyah
Safiyah, a female given name of Arabic origin signifying “pure” or “untroubled,” carries historical resonance through figures such as Safiyah bint Huyayy of early Islamic tradition. In Arabic it is articulated as sah-FEE-yah (/sɑˈfi.jə/), and in English contexts as suh-FY-uh (/səˈfaɪ.ə/). Social Security Administration records from 1985 through 2024 show that Safiyah’s ranking in the United States has consistently fallen between the 800th and 950th positions, achieving its strongest placement at 807th in 1988 and registering its highest annual count of 47 births in 2023 (rank 911). This stable yet modest adoption pattern highlights its appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with clear cultural roots; its uniform phonetic profile across languages and unambiguous meaning afford a reliable measure of uniqueness. Analytical review of these metrics suggests that, while Safiyah remains outside the mainstream top tiers, it offers a well-documented balance of historical depth and quantifiable presence.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-FEE-yah (/sɑˈfi.jə/)
English
- Pronunced as suh-FY-uh (/səˈfaɪ.ə/)
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