Sajid
Meaningone who prostrates in prayer · Arabic
Sajid is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who prostrates in prayer”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sajid would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationSajid peaked in 1970, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Sajid you'd meet today is about 55 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sajids too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sajid would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 65,789 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySajid first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Sajids? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #718 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Sajid
Sajid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “one who prostrates in prayer”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Sajid
What does the name Sajid mean?
Sajid means “one who prostrates in prayer” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Sajid?
Sajid is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Sajid a boy or girl name?
Sajid is a boy name. In 2025, 26 US boys were named Sajid.
How popular is the name Sajid?
Sajid ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1970, when it reached #2,621. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,401 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Sajid?
Sajid is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who prostrates in prayer”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.