Rising since 2012, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Saifullah since 1996
Babies named Saifullah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Saifullah is a distinctly religious Arabic name, carrying the powerful meaning 'Sword of Allah'. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1996, and has been steadily rising in usage since 2012, reflecting growing familiarity with Arabic names among American Muslim families. The name reached its peak rank of 6,143 in 2025, with about 1 in every 122,005 male newborns receiving it. While its use in the United States is still relatively rare, the name's strong Islamic heritage and connection to the revered figure Khalid ibn al-Walid give it enduring cultural resonance. Parents choosing Saifullah often pair it with sibling names that honor Islamic tradition, such as Ayesha, Fatima, Usman, and Hamza.
Saifullah is an Arabic compound name formed from 'saif' meaning 'sword' and 'Allah' meaning 'God'. It is an epithet historically associated with notable Islamic figures, most famously Khalid ibn al-Walid, who was given the title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) by the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been used across the Muslim world as a masculine given name, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
“Saifullah” around the world
Where Saifullah 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: Saif, Sai
Variants: Sayf Allah, Saif Allah
Sibling names for Saifullah
Names that share Saifullah's style, for a brother or sister.
