Safiullah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the purifier of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Safiullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Safiullah today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Safiullah births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Safiullah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Safiullah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Safiullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,958
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Safiullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Safiullah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Safiullah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Safiullah
Safiullah is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of two words, "Safi" and "Ullah." The word "Safi" means "pure" or "sincere," while "Ullah" is an Arabic word meaning "God" or "the Divine." Together, the name Safiullah can be interpreted as "the sincere one of God" or "the pure one of God."
The name Safiullah has its roots in Islamic culture and tradition. It is believed to have gained popularity during the early days of Islam, as Muslims sought to give their children names that reflected their religious beliefs and values. The name can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records, including the Qur'an and hadith literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Safiullah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. It is said that one of the Prophet's companions was named Safiullah ibn Abi Umamah, who was known for his piety and devotion to the Islamic faith.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Safiullah. One such figure was Safiullah Khan (1670-1748), an Afghan military leader and the founder of the Hotaki dynasty in Afghanistan. He played a crucial role in overthrowing the Safavid rule in Persia and establishing Afghan sovereignty in the region.
Another prominent individual with the name Safiullah was Safiullah Mubariz Ghazi (1825-1889), a prominent Afghan military commander and poet. He is renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, where he played a significant role in defending Afghanistan against British forces.
In the 19th century, Safiullah Khan (1858-1919) was a prominent Muslim leader and politician from British India. He served as the President of the All India Muslim League and was a strong advocate for Muslim rights and interests in the subcontinent.
Safiullah Ansari (1917-1980) was a renowned Pakistani writer and poet. He is celebrated for his contributions to Urdu literature and his efforts in promoting the Urdu language and culture. His works have been widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars and enthusiasts.
Safiullah Amin (1928-2016) was an Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan from 1985 to 1986. He played a pivotal role in shaping Afghanistan's foreign policy during a tumultuous period in the country's history.
People
Safiullah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Safiullah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Safiullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Safiullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Safiullah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Safiullah a common name?
We classify Safiullah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Safiullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Safiullah was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Safiullah is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Safiullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Safiullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Safiullah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Safiullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Safiullah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Safiullah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Safiullah as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Safiullah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.