The nameSajid

Sajid is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

From the Arabic sajid, "one who prostrates" in prayer.

Origin

Arabic, also used in South Asia.

History

First given in France in the early 1970s, Sajid grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade.

Popularity of the name Sajid

Sajid in France

510thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (85 births)
1,050babies named Sajid in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sajid was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 475 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Sajid. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Sajid in France were born before 2018, 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 69 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sajid mean?

From the Arabic sajid, "one who prostrates" in prayer.

What is the origin of the name Sajid?

Arabic, also used in South Asia.

Is Sajid a girl's or a boy's name?

Sajid is a boy's name.