Sajed
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Sajed is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2003 to 2017, Sajed has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Sajed is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sajed is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who prostrates in prayer' or 'one who worships.' Derived from the Arabic root sajada, it carries deep religious significance in Islamic culture, evoking humility and devotion.
Used primarily among Muslim families, Sajed is a name that carries spiritual weight alongside its gentle sound. It is closely related to Sajid, a more common variant found across the Arab world, South Asia, and diaspora communities in the West.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Sajed is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2003 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Sajed’s rarity (45 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sajed has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | — |
The Story of Sajed
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Sajed is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sajed are most likely born between 2003 and 2017.
How rare is Sajed?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sajed is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2003–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #13885 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10520 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8745 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11927 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9943 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11096 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12418 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2017