Safa

An English, Persian, and Turkish transcription of Arabic Safaa or Safaa', Safa is a a serene but strong choice and has proved popular among Muslim parents in the UK. Spritually significant, As-Safaa is the name of one of the two sacred hills near Mecca which Muslim pilgrims travel between when performing the pilgrimage of Hajj.

Also used as a surname and a masculine name, Safa is borne by reality TV star Safa Siddiqui of Dubai Bling fame and was one of the fastest rising names in England and Wales in 2023.

Safa is also given to boys.

Pronounced SAH-fuh.

As of October 2026, Safa ranked #11977 for boys in US births in 2023 and #1007 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.