Seif

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAYF /ˈseɪf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sayf, 'sword.' A strong, classic name often paired in Sayf al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A name of valor and defense.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of valor: Seif is Arabic for 'sword' (said 'SAYF'). Strong and classic.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic sayf, 'sword.' A strong, classic name often paired in Sayf al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A name of valor and defense.

U.S. rank (2025)#6393 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 274

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

Seif comes from the Arabic sayf, 'sword,' a classic name of valor famously paired as Sayf al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' Strong and well-rooted (said 'SAYF').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Arabic-heritage families. Rare, strong, and rooted.

Did you know? Seif means 'sword' in Arabic — often heard in the phrase Sayf al-Din, 'sword of the faith' — a name of strength and defense (said 'SAYF').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Seif — Arabic sayf, 'sword'

Variations

SaifSayfSeyf

Nicknames

SeiSef

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seif mean?

Seif is an Arabic name meaning 'sword,' often paired as Sayf al-Din, 'sword of the faith.'

How do you pronounce Seif?

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

Is Seif a boy or girl name?

Seif is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Seif?

Seif is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Arabic-heritage families.