UK boy's name
Safal
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "successful" or "thriving".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Safal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Safal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 8 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Safal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Safal ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 8 boys were registered as Safal.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Safal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
8 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Safal mean?
The name Safal originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was widely used in the Indian subcontinent. The Sanskrit word "saph" means "success" or "achievement," and the suffix "-al" is a common ending in many Indian names. Thus, the name Safal can be interpreted as "successful" or "accomplished."
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Safal in various ancient texts and scriptures. For instance, in the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, there is a character named Safal who was a warrior and a skilled archer. Additionally, the name Safal is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories of gods, goddesses, and mythological events.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Safal dates back to the 7th century CE, when a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Safal lived during the Gupta period. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing a method for calculating the positions of planets and stars.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Safal. Here are five examples:
1. Safal Sharma (born in 1928) was an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1967 to 1977.
2. Safal Awasthi (1925-2005) was an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in 1991.
3. Safal Babu (1928-2008) was a Bangladeshi writer, poet, and journalist. He received numerous awards and honors for his literary contributions, including the Ekushey Padak, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh.
4. Safal Das (born in 1957) is an Indian spiritual leader and the founder of the Ananda Marga spiritual movement. He has written several books on yoga, meditation, and spirituality.
5. Safal Niveshak (born in 1983) is an Indian blogger and investor known for his writings on value investing and personal finance. His blog, "Safal Niveshak," has gained a significant following among investors in India.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Safal throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Safal over time
The chart below shows babies named Safal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Safal, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Safal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Safal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3745 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4480 | 6 | 2 |
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Safal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Safal in the UK right now?
In 2023, Safal was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Safal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 8 babies registered as Safal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Safal?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "successful" or "thriving".
How many people are called Safal in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Safal across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.