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Osayd

♂ Boy

Pronounced oo-SAYD /uˈseɪd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Usayd/Osaid — from Arabic, a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion'; 'a little lion'Low

In 30 seconds: A little lion: Osayd spells Usayd — 'a little lion'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'oo-SAYD').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Usayd/Osaid — from Arabic, a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion'; 'a little lion'
U.S. rank (2025)#13380 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Osayd is a spelling of Usayd/Osaid — from Arabic, a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion' — 'a little lion'. The name honors Usayd ibn Hudayr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, devout name (said 'oo-SAYD'; nickname Osi).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-little-lion at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Usayd means 'a little lion' in Arabic (a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion') — borne by a companion of the Prophet — Osayd is a spelling, crisp and devout (said 'oo-SAYD').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Usayd — Arabic etymology

Variations

UsaydOsaidUsaid

Nicknames

Osi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osayd mean?

Osayd spells Usayd — Arabic 'a little lion' (a diminutive of Asad, 'a lion').

How do you pronounce Osayd?

It's said oo-SAYD /uˈseɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osayd a boy or girl name?

Osayd is a boy's name.

How popular is Osayd?

Osayd is a rare name in the U.S.

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