Saffron: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ahffr-ohn
Origin: Iran
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Saffron carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Saffron is a unique and exotic name with Persian origins, derived from the expensive and highly valued spice saffron. The use of Saffron as a given name has been rare historically, but it saw a significant increase in popularity starting in the late 1960s and peaked in the early 2000s but has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive and evocative nature. This name is important because it reflects the growing interest in international and cultural names, adding diversity to the traditional naming pool.

Saffron Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Saffron is currently #9194 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Saffron is currently #5159 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Saffron is currently #4413 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Saffron is currently #2469 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Saffron is currently #4848 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Saffron is currently #2686 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Saffron is currently #4593 on Kiindred Australian Names

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