Sayyid

Sayyid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “lion.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Sayyid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“lion”

About the name Sayyid

Sayyid belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “lion” — 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, Sayyid first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7047 in 1990, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 152 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sayyid in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#7047 in 1990
Peak year
2005
Babies named Sayyid in 2024
5
Total since 1880
152

Sayyid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2440 in 2025
Babies named Sayyid in 2025
9
Total since 1996
65

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sayyid mean?

Sayyid means “lion” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sayyid a boy or girl name?

Sayyid is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sayyid?

Sayyid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Sayyid?

Sayyid first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #7047 in 1990, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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