Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Sayid

Name: Popularity of the name Sayid in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sayid, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#4,865 (2014)

Total Babies

244

5-Yr Trend

-14%

1993

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4865

Peak Rank

244

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sayid

Sayid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 19 Sayids were born — ranking #4,865 that year. As of 2026, Sayid ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 244 Sayids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Sayid

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sayid is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sayyid
Suid
Siod
Saved
Sid
Sailed
Skid
Sated
Syd
Siad
Sade
Sted

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sayid

What does the name Sayid mean?

Sayid is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sayid in 2026?

In 2026, Sayid ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Sayid most popular?

Sayid reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,865 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sayid most popular?

Sayid has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sayid.

Is Sayid a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sayid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sayid?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sayid include Kaeo, Seanpatrick, Geovanie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sayid

Sayid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 244 births in the dataset. Sayid's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Sayid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.