Sajid

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 547 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#4665 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Arabic.

Sajid is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic root s-j-d, meaning 'one who prostrates' or 'one who worships' — referring specifically to the act of prostration in Islamic prayer (sujud), the physical expression of submission and devotion to God.

Sajid is widely used across South Asia and the Arab world, particularly in Pakistan, India, and among Muslim communities globally. The name carries deep spiritual significance in Islam, describing the most profound act of worship. It is a name of humility and faith — qualities considered among the highest virtues in Islamic tradition.

EtymologyShow more

Sajid first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1968. Arriving in the 1960s, Sajid appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

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

547

Total births

Since 1968

2021

Peak

30 births

1968

First recorded

57 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Sajid climbed 1413 spots in the last 20 years — from #6078 to #4665.

First appeared: 1968Peak: 2021 (30 births)Current: #4665

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sajid
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	119	#4517	▼
2010s	176	#5586	▲
2000s	131	#6548	▲
1990s	44	#8009	▲
1980s	36	#5707	▲
1970s	27	#4123	▲
1960s	14	#3954	—

The Story of Sajid

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2021, Sajid is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sajid are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.

How rare is Sajid?

Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Sajid — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 176 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Sajid by the numbers

Would fill 11 school buses
Meeting one Sajid per day would take 1.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sajid
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	22	#4665	-1 (-4.3%)
2023	23	#4584	-5 (-17.9%)
2022	28	#3967	-2 (-6.7%)
2021	30	#3719	+14 (87.5%)
2020	16	#5652	+1 (6.7%)
2019	15	#6047	-8 (-34.8%)
2018	23	#4462	0
2017	23	#4439	-1 (-4.2%)
2016	24	#4293	+8 (50.0%)
2015	16	#5694	+6 (60.0%)
2014	10	#8019	-4 (-28.6%)
2013	14	#6184	+2 (16.7%)
2012	12	#6960	-7 (-36.8%)
2011	19	#4950	-1 (-5.0%)
2010	20	#4810	+8 (66.7%)
2009	12	#7154	+1 (9.1%)
2008	11	#7608	-1 (-8.3%)
2007	12	#7002	-6 (-33.3%)
2006	18	#5029	-3 (-14.3%)
2005	21	#4305	+8 (61.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sajid a boy's or girl's name?

Sajid is primarily a boy's name.

When was Sajid most popular?

Sajid reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 30 births that year. It is currently ranked #4665 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Sajid?

Sajid is currently ranked #4665 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 547 babies since 1968.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2024