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Saim

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-im /ˈsɑ.ɪm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sa'im, 'one who fasts' — especially one who keeps the fast of Ramadan; we note the devotional senseLow

In 30 seconds: One who fasts: Saim is Arabic 'one who fasts'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'SAH-im').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic sa'im, 'one who fasts' — especially one who keeps the fast of Ramadan; we note the devotional sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8128 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819982025

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

Saim comes from Arabic sa'im, 'one who fasts' — especially one who keeps the holy fast of Ramadan (we note the devotional sense). A crisp, devout name across the Turkish and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'SAH-im'; nickname Sai).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-fasts at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Saim means 'one who fasts' in Arabic — especially one who keeps the fast of Ramadan — a crisp, devout name (we note the devotional sense; said 'SAH-im').
Overall data confidence 55%
Arabic references — Saim — devotional sense noted

Variations

SayimSaem

Nicknames

Sai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saim mean?

Saim is Arabic for 'one who fasts' (especially the fast of Ramadan). We note the devotional sense.

How do you pronounce Saim?

It's said SAH-im /ˈsɑ.ɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saim a boy or girl name?

Saim is a boy's name.

How popular is Saim?

Saim is a rare name in the U.S.

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