Safiye is of Turkish origin, derived from Arabic 'Ṣāfiyya', which means 'pure' or 'chaste'. It is a unisex name, though more commonly used for females. Safiye gained popularity in Turkey during the Ottoman era, with notable figures like Safiye Sultan, the favorite consort and influential figure of Suleiman the Magnificent.
"The name Safiye experienced a gap of three years between its peak usage in 2011 and 2014, with another gap of five years before reaching a similar peak in 2020. Overall, the name has been given to 22 children since 2011."