Saif
How to say it: SYF · /ˈsaɪf/
From Arabic 'saif' meaning 'sword' - connotes strength, borne by early Islamic figure Saif Allah.
Saif was the 1,101st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 147 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #942 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,101 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 147 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,983 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #942 |
| In France, 2025 | #511 among boys’ names, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Saif has gathered nearly all its American use lately, peaking in the 2020s. It continues at peak level while further increase looks likely.
What goes with it
Short and breathy with a strong core, Saif feels resolute. Zaid makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Saif is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #511 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Saif
- Saif Saaeed Shaheen (born 1982)Qatari-Kenyan long-distance runner
- Saif Nabeel (born 1986)Iraqi singer
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