Girl · #2,424 in 2026

Syeda

Sayyid  is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan and Husayn. The title may also refer to the descendants of the family of the Bani Hashim through Muhammad's great-grandfather Hashim, and others including Hamza, Abbas, Abu Talib, and Asad ibn Hashim.

Current Rank
#2,424
Peak Rank
#2,400 (2024)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+29%
1974
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#2400
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
51
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Syeda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sayyid  is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan and Husayn. The title may also refer to the descendants of the family of the Bani Hashim through Muhammad's great-grandfather Hashim, and others including Hamza, Abbas, Abu Talib, and Asad ibn Hashim.

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Etymology
A few Arabic language experts state that "Sayyid" has its roots in the word al-asad الأسد , meaning "lion", probably because of the qualities of valor and leadership. The word is derived from the verb sāda , meaning to rule. The title seyyed/sayyid/syed/sayyad/saeed/said existed before Islam, however not in light of a specific descent, but as a meritocratic sign of respect. Hans Wehr 's Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic defines seyyid as a translation for master, chief, sovereign, or lord. It also denotes someone respected and of high status. In the Arab world , sayyid is the equivalent of t

The Story of Syeda

Syeda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 75 Syedas were born — ranking #2,400 that year. As of 2026, Syeda ranks #2,424 for baby girls with 75 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Syedas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Syeda

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Frequently Asked Questions about Syeda

What does the name Syeda mean?
Sayyid  is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan and Husayn. The title may also refer to the descendants of the family of the Bani Hashim through Muhammad's great-grandfather Hashim, and others including Hamza, Abbas, Abu Talib, and Asad ibn Hashim.
How popular is Syeda in 2026?
In 2026, Syeda ranks #2,424 among girls' names in the U.S., with 75 babies given the name that year.
When was Syeda most popular?
Syeda reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,400 that year with 75 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Syeda most popular?
Syeda has historically been most popular in New York, Michigan, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Syeda.
Is Syeda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Syeda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Syeda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Syeda include Annalyn, Ilyana, Fronnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Syeda

Syeda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Syeda's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,400. Use the chart and map above to compare Syeda'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.