Sajid

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Pronounced SAH-jid /ˈsɑ.dʒɪd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sajid, 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper'Medium

In 30 seconds: A devout worshipper: Sajid is Arabic for 'one who prostrates before God'. Reverent, warm, and strong.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic sajid, 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper'

U.S. rank (2025)#4118 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 573

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sajid comes from Arabic sajid, 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper' (from sujud, the bowing of prayer). A reverent, warm name across the Muslim world (especially South Asia).

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

Did you know? Sajid means 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper' in Arabic (from sujud, the prostration in prayer) — a reverent, warm name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — sajid — etymology

Variations

SaajidSajjad

Nicknames

Saj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sajid mean?

Sajid is Arabic for 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper'.

How do you pronounce Sajid?

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

Is Sajid a boy or girl name?

Sajid is a boy's name.

How popular is Sajid?

Sajid is a rare name in the U.S.