Safiyah is an elegant and distinctive name of Arabic origin, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'. It's a variant spelling of the more common Safiya, which also shares the same meaning. In Arabic literature, Safiyah is notably associated with a prominent character in the One Thousand and One Nights tales. This name has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and beautiful meaning.
The name Safiyah has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past three decades, with a notable spike starting around the year 2000.