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Safari
UnisexMeaning of Safari: Swahili: 'journey'
Safari is a unisex name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5572nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5572
21 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
507
First recorded 1992 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
27% boys · 73% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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