Rising since 1991, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Sajid since 1968
Babies named Sajid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 176 |
| 2020s | 145 |
Meaning & origin
Sajid is a masculine Arabic name signifying one who prostrates in worship, reflecting its deep roots in Islamic tradition. In the United States, the name was first recorded in 1968 and has seen a gradual rise, particularly since 1991, with its peak year of usage in 2021. As of 2025, it ranked 4050th, with about 1 in 65,695 boys receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in Minnesota, suggesting a concentration among families of Somali or other East African Muslim communities. While not among the top names nationally, its steady ascent in recent decades indicates growing familiarity.
Sajid derives from the Arabic root sajada (سَجَدَ), meaning to prostrate or bow down in worship. In Islamic context, it describes one who performs the sujud (prostration) during prayer. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, often given for its pious connotation.
Where Sajid is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sajid” around the world
Where Sajid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saj
Variants: Sajjad
Sibling names for Sajid
Names that share Sajid's style, for a brother or sister.
