Sayed Boy

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAY-ed / /ˈseɪ.ɛd/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: 'master' or 'lord'; Persian: 'one who is respected'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sayed is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities. It is often associated with respect and authority, particularly in religious contexts. In some cultures, it denotes lineage from the Prophet Muhammad. The name is also prevalent in Persian-speaking regions, where it carries similar connotations of respect.

Trend Summary

The name Sayed has seen consistent usage in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities.

Similar Names

SaadSamiSalahSadiqSahirSadiSamiya

Variants

  • Sayed
  • Sayid
  • Said

International Variants

  • Said (Arabic)
  • Sayed (Persian)

Famous people named Sayed

Sayed Kashua is an Israeli Arab author known for his novels exploring identity and culture.

Sayed Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, influential in shaping the country's political landscape.

Sayed Jafar Al-Sadr was a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and political figure.

Sayed Mohammed Al-Mousa is a noted Kuwaiti businessman and philanthropist.

Fictional characters named Sayed

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Sibling Suggestions

ZaydOmarAliHassanYasirRami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sayed was first seen in the United States in 1980. Sayed has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Sayed has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sayed (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
50%
CA 6
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19806
19816
19835
198512
198610
198712
198813
198915
19908
199115
199212
199314
19949
199615
199719
199822
199910
200014
200117
200213
200315
200415
200519
200613
200714
200814
200915
201015
201118
201215
201315
20149
201516
201624
201724
201818
201928
202019
202118
202242
202323
202428