Sayf

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Pronounced SAYF /ˈseɪf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sayf, 'a sword' (Sayf al-Din, 'the sword of the faith') — a symbol of strength and justiceLow

In 30 seconds: A sword: Sayf is Arabic. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'SAYF').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic sayf, 'a sword' (Sayf al-Din, 'the sword of the faith') — a symbol of strength and justice

U.S. rank (2024)#8192 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 140

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

Sayf comes from the Arabic sayf, 'a sword' (Sayf al-Din, 'the sword of the faith') — a symbol of strength and justice. A crisp, bold name (said 'SAYF').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-sword at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Sayf means 'a sword' in Arabic (Sayf al-Din, 'the sword of the faith') — a symbol of strength and justice, crisp and bold (said 'SAYF').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Sayf — Arabic etymology

Variations

SaifSeifSef

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sayf mean?

Sayf is Arabic for 'a sword' (a symbol of strength and justice).

How do you pronounce Sayf?

It's said SAYF /ˈseɪf/ — one syllable.

Is Sayf a boy or girl name?

Sayf is a boy's name.

How popular is Sayf?

Sayf is a very rare name in the U.S.