Saif
Every Saif since 1978 — 2,526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saif
Saif is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,320 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,526 American babies have been named Saif. Its peak came in 2025, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1,320 |
| 2024 | 140 | #1,358 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1,606 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,649 |
| 2021 | 83 | #1,866 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,846 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,649 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,589 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1,659 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1,824 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,552 |
| 2014 | 90 | #1,698 |
| 2013 | 71 | #1,958 |
| 2012 | 84 | #1,783 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2,310 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,000 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,069 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1,893 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,113 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,241 |
| 2005 | 64 | #1,981 |
| 2004 | 69 | #1,811 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,733 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,188 |
| 2001 | 38 | #2,557 |
| 2000 | 55 | #1,917 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,884 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,310 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,387 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,105 |
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Famous people named Saif
- Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Politician · b. 1972
- Saif Ali Khan Actor · b. 1970
- Saif Saaeed Shaheen Athlete · b. 1982
- Saif al-Arab Gaddafi Politician · 1982–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saif in 2025?
Saif ranked #1,320 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saif?
2,526 babies have been named Saif in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saif most popular?
Saif peaked in 2025, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Saif a boy or girl name?
Saif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saif rising or falling?
Saif is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saif?
Well-known people named Saif include Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (politician), Saif Ali Khan (actor), Saif Saaeed Shaheen (athlete).