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Sajida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningone who prostrates · Arabic

Sajida is an Arabic girl name meaning “one who prostrates”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sajida would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationSajida is having its moment right now. Most Sajidas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistorySajida first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million girls, 2021–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sajida

Sajida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “one who prostrates”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Sajida

What does the name Sajida mean?

Sajida means “one who prostrates” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Sajida?

Sajida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Sajida a boy or girl name?

Sajida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Sajida?

Sajida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #13,477 in 2024, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Sajida?

Sajida is an Arabic girl name meaning “one who prostrates”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.