Saifullah

Saifullah is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “sword of God.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Saifullah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“sword of God”

About the name Saifullah

Saifullah belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “sword of God” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Saifullah first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7170 in 2022, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 110 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saifullah in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#7170 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Saifullah in 2024
8
Total since 1880
110

Saifullah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1270 in 2012
Babies named Saifullah in 2025
11
Total since 1996
287

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saifullah mean?

Saifullah means “sword of God” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Saifullah a boy or girl name?

Saifullah is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saifullah?

Saifullah comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Saifullah?

Saifullah first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #7170 in 2022, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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