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Usayd

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Usayd

Pronounced oo-SYD /uˈsaɪd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, 'a little lion' (a diminutive of asad, 'lion')Low

In 30 seconds: A little lion: Usayd is Arabic. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'oo-SYD').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, 'a little lion' (a diminutive of asad, 'lion')
U.S. rank (2025)#7643 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 23
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Usayd comes from Arabic, 'a little lion' (a diminutive of asad, 'lion'; borne by Usayd ibn Hudayr, a companion of the Prophet). A crisp, bold name (said 'oo-SYD').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-little-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Usayd means 'a little lion' in Arabic (a diminutive of asad, 'lion') — borne by Usayd ibn Hudayr, a companion of the Prophet — crisp and bold (said 'oo-SYD').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Usayd — Arabic etymology

Variations

UsaidUseid

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Usayd mean?

Usayd is Arabic for 'a little lion' (a diminutive of asad, 'lion').

How do you pronounce Usayd?

It's said oo-SYD /uˈsaɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Usayd a boy or girl name?

Usayd is a boy's name.

How popular is Usayd?

Usayd is a rare name in the U.S.

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