Pure, sincere, or chosen one
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'pure' or 'serene,' it carries the connotation of being a sincere friend or a chosen companion. It is highly regarded in Islamic history as the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Safiyyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,005 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A wife of the Prophet Muhammad
A companion and aunt of the Prophet Muhammad
Nigerian woman who gained international attention for legal rights
