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Sajjad

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-JAHD /sɑːˈdʒɑːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in worship' (from sujud, 'prostration') — an epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, known as Ali as-Sajjad, in Shia tradition. A reverent, devout name.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Arabic name: Sajjad means 'one who prostrates much in worship' (said 'sah-JAHD'). Reverent and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates much in worship' (from sujud, 'prostration') — an epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, known as Ali as-Sajjad, in Shia tradition. A reverent, devout name.
U.S. rank (2023)#9584 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319872023

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

Sajjad comes from the Arabic for 'one who prostrates much in worship' (from sujud, 'prostration'), and is the epithet of Imam Ali as-Sajjad. Borne reverently, it reads devout and warm, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'sah-JAHD').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, devout, and reverent.

Did you know? Sajjad is Arabic for 'one who prostrates much in worship' — an epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin, known as Ali as-Sajjad, in Shia tradition — a reverent, devout name (said 'sah-JAHD').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sajjad — Arabic Sajjad, 'one who prostrates in worship'; Imam Ali as-Sajjad

Variations

SajadSejadSajjaad

Nicknames

SajJad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sajjad mean?

Sajjad is Arabic for 'one who prostrates much in worship' — an epithet of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Ali as-Sajjad).

How do you pronounce Sajjad?

It's said sah-JAHD /sɑːˈdʒɑːd/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Sajjad a boy or girl name?

Sajjad is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sajjad?

Sajjad is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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