Sajdah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 29 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 29 babies have been named Sajdah in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Sajdah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sajdah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "prostration" or "act of bowing in prayer," from the Arabic root sajada (to prostrate, to bow in worship). In Islamic practice, sajdah is one of the most sacred positions in prayer — the moment of deepest humility and closeness to God, when the forehead touches the ground.
To name a child Sajdah is to associate her from birth with the most sacred act of Islamic worship — a name that is itself a form of prayer and an aspiration toward devotion. It's used in Muslim communities across the Arab world and South Asia, and in the United States primarily in Muslim families for whom this meaning carries profound personal significance.
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Sajdah first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1981. First appearing in the 1980s, Sajdah emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sajdah has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | — |
| 2000s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sajdah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Sajdah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sajdah are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.
How rare is Sajdah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sajdah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1981–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #13215 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15893 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15382 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16388 |
| 1981 | 5 | #11748 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2023