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Sajad

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-jad /ˈsɑː.dʒæd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in prayer,' an intensive form of the root behind sujud, the prostration of Muslim prayer. In Shia tradition al-Sajjad is an honoured epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, remembered for his devotion.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional Arabic name: Sajad means 'one who prostrates much in prayer' (said 'SAH-jad'). Quiet, faithful, and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in prayer,' an intensive form of the root behind sujud, the prostration of Muslim prayer. In Shia tradition al-Sajjad is an honoured epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, remembered for his devotion.
U.S. rank (2023)#13799 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200220002023

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

Sajad is a spelling of the Arabic Sajjad, formed from the root of sujud, the prostration at the heart of Muslim prayer, and meaning 'one who prostrates much'. In Shia tradition it is best known as an epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, remembered for long devotion. It is used across the Muslim world and remains rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-jad').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devotional, and dignified.

Did you know? Sajad comes from the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in prayer'. In Shia tradition al-Sajjad is a respected epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, honoured for his devotion — so the name carries real reverence (said 'SAH-jad').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Sajad — Arabic Sajjad 'one who prostrates much'; Shia epithet noted respectfully

Variations

SajjadSajjaadSejad

Nicknames

SajSajju

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sajad mean?

Sajad is a form of the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in prayer'; al-Sajjad is also an honoured epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin in Shia tradition.

How do you pronounce Sajad?

It's said SAH-jad /ˈsɑː.dʒæd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sajad a boy or girl name?

Sajad is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sajad?

Sajad is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S., with wider use across the Muslim world.

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