UK girl's name
Safreen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bright orange" or "pale yellow".
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.
Safreen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Safreen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2011 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Safreen. 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
- • Safreen ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Safreen.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Safreen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Safreen mean?
The name Safreen originates from the Arabic language and has roots in the Middle East and North Africa. It is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "safra," which means "yellow" or "golden," referring to the color associated with the name.
In ancient times, the name Safreen was likely used to describe someone with a golden complexion or hair color. It may have also been connected to the saffron spice, which has a distinct golden-yellow hue and was highly valued in the region for its culinary and medicinal uses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Safreen can be found in the writings of the famous Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 AD. In his poetry, he made references to a woman named Safreen, praising her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Safreen:
1. Safreen bint Abdulaziz (1345-1412), a renowned Islamic scholar and writer from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. She was known for her contributions to the study of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
2. Safreen al-Andalusi (1025-1090), a prominent Andalusian poet and calligrapher who lived during the era of the Umayyad Caliphate in Spain. Her works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the region.
3. Safreen al-Hadrami (1650-1724), a Yemeni mystic and Sufi scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic spirituality and the interpretation of the Quran.
4. Safreen Fatima (1820-1892), a Persian princess and philanthropist who was known for her charitable works and support of educational institutions in her native Iran.
5. Safreen Bakhsh (1895-1976), an Indian politician and social reformer who played a significant role in the independence movement of British India. She was also an advocate for women's rights and education.
While the name Safreen has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique cultural interpretations and meanings to the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Safreen over time
The chart below shows babies named Safreen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Safreen, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Safreen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Safreen 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 | #4971 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4628 | 22 | 5 |
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FAQ
Safreen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Safreen in the UK right now?
In 2023, Safreen was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Safreen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Safreen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Safreen?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bright orange" or "pale yellow".
How many people are called Safreen in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Safreen across the 8 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.