UK girl's name
Safeerah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "traveler" or "ambassador".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Safeerah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Safeerah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Safeerah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Safeerah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Safeerah.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Safeerah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Safeerah mean?
The name Safeerah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic word "safir," which means "ambassador" or "messenger." The name may have been initially given to individuals who served as emissaries or diplomats, representing their communities or rulers in important matters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Safeerah can be found in historical records from the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era. It is mentioned in some ancient Arabic texts and poetry, suggesting its use among the Arab tribes and societies of that time. However, the exact origins and earliest usage remain somewhat obscure due to the limited availability of written records from that era.
Throughout Islamic history, the name Safeerah has been associated with individuals who played significant roles in various fields, including diplomacy, scholarship, and literature. One notable figure was Safeerah bint Abdulmalik, a princess and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century CE. She was renowned for her knowledge of poetry, literature, and Islamic jurisprudence, and her writings contributed to the intellectual discourse of her time.
In the 9th century CE, Safeerah al-Baghdadi was a renowned female scholar and poet from the city of Baghdad. She was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Abbasid Caliphate. Her works were widely appreciated and studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts of that era.
During the 11th century CE, Safeerah al-Andalusi was a distinguished poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). She was part of the vibrant literary and cultural scene of the Andalusian region, which was known for its intellectual and artistic achievements during the Islamic Golden Age.
In more recent times, Safeerah Ali was an influential Egyptian feminist and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and education in Egypt, and her efforts helped pave the way for greater social and political reforms in the country.
While the name Safeerah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the global impact and influence of the Arabic language and Islamic civilization throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Safeerah over time
The chart below shows babies named Safeerah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Safeerah, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Safeerah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Safeerah 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5400 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3725 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Safeerah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Safeerah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Safeerah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Safeerah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Safeerah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Safeerah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "traveler" or "ambassador".
How many people are called Safeerah in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Safeerah across the 5 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.