The nameSaïf
Saïf is a boy's name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Saif.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic sayf, "sword".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Saïf
Saïf in France
769thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
830babies named Saïf in France since 1900
Saïf was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 345 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Saïf. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Saïf in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 39 births a year.
Saïf in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saïf mean?
From the Arabic sayf, "sword".
What is the origin of the name Saïf?
Arabic.
Is Saïf a girl's or a boy's name?
Saïf is a boy's name.