Sojoud
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Sojoud hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2017, with 7 total recorded births.
Sojoud is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sojoud is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sojoud is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'prostration' or 'to bow in worship' — referring to sujud, the act of prostrating oneself in prayer in Islamic practice. This is one of the most intimate moments of prayer, the position of complete submission and closeness to God. A name built from this act carries extraordinary spiritual depth.
Found in Muslim communities, Sojoud is a name of profound devotional meaning — chosen for a girl whose very name is an act of worship, a reminder that the most powerful position is one of humble gratitude.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sojoud's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Sojoud breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sojoud's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sojoud has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | #13921 | — |
The Story of Sojoud
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Sojoud is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sojoud are most likely born between 2017 and 2017.
How rare is Sojoud?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sojoud is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2017–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | #13921 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2017