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Safiyya
OriginArabic
Meaning"confidante, best friend"
US Rank#7436
2025 SSA
About Safiyya
The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.
Pronounced sah-FEE-yuh.
As of October 2026, Safiyya ranked #7436 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6570 in 2024.
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- Safiya Nygaard
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