Sajid
Borrowed from Arabic سَاجِد (sājid).
Every Sajid since 1968 — 573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sajid
Sajid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,118 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 573 American babies have been named Sajid. Its peak came in 2021, when 30 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 Sajid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sajid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,118 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,676 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,588 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,972 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,721 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,050 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,464 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,439 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,295 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,695 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,020 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,185 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,961 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,155 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,608 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,003 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,029 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,305 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,078 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,716 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,871 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,614 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,108 |
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| 1975 | 7 | #4,697 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,716 |
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Famous people named Sajid
- Sajid Javid Economist · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sajid mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سَاجِد (sājid).
How popular is the name Sajid in 2025?
Sajid ranked #4,118 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sajid?
573 babies have been named Sajid in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sajid most popular?
Sajid peaked in 2021, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Sajid a boy or girl name?
Sajid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sajid rising or falling?
Sajid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sajid?
Well-known people named Sajid include Sajid Javid (economist).