Sayid Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-YEED / /saɪˈiːd/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: 'master' or 'lord'; Persian: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Sayid is often used as a title of respect for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, signifying nobility and leadership. In Persian culture, the name reflects qualities of honor and dignity, often associated with aristocratic lineage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sayed
- Said
- Syed
International Variants
- Said (Arabic)
- Sayed (Persian)
Famous people named Sayid
Sayid Qutb — Egyptian author and Islamist theorist.
Sayid Ali Muhammad Shirazi (Baha'u'llah) — founder of the Baha'i Faith.
Fictional characters named Sayid
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sayid was first seen in the United States in 1993. Sayid has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sayid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sayid (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 13 |