Rising since 1994, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Sahid since 1981
Babies named Sahid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Sahid first entered U.S. records in 1981 and has seen a gradual rise in use, particularly since 1994. Its peak popularity came in 2011 when it reached its highest rank. As of 2025, it remains an uncommon choice, ranked 9714 with approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. The name is a variant of the more familiar Shahid, which has seen broader use in Muslim communities. Sahid's trajectory suggests steady but modest growth, appealing to families seeking a name with deep religious significance tied to witness and faith.
Sahid is a transliteration of the Arabic name Shahid (شهيد), derived from the root sh-h-d meaning 'to witness' or 'to testify.' In Islamic tradition, the term carries the additional meaning of 'martyr,' one who dies for their faith and bears witness to it. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
“Sahid” around the world
Where Sahid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sahi, Sid
Sibling names for Sahid
Names that share Sahid's style, for a brother or sister.
