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Saif
OriginArabic
Meaning"sword, protector"
US Rank#1320
2025 SSA
About Saif
Classic Arabic name seen as both a first name and a surname. The pre-Islamic Arabian Sword is also called the Saif.
Pronounced SAYF.
As of October 2026, Saif ranked #1320 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,698 | 90 | 46.9 |
| 2015 | #1,552 | 105 | 54.8 |
| 2016 | #1,824 | 83 | 43.7 |
| 2017 | #1,658 | 96 | 51.9 |
| 2018 | #1,589 | 105 | 57.8 |
| 2019 | #1,649 | 99 | 55.2 |
| 2020 | #1,846 | 81 | 46.9 |
| 2021 | #1,863 | 83 | 47.4 |
| 2022 | #1,649 | 105 | 60.1 |
| 2023 | #1,603 | 109 | 63.7 |
| 2024 | #1,356 | 140 | 81.3 |
| 2025 | #1,320 | 147 | 86.1 |
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