Sayed
Sayed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Master, lord, or leader.
Origin and history
Sayed is an Arabic masculine name meaning master or lord, historically used as an honorific title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. It is widely used across the Muslim world and among Arab communities. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used given name.
Popularity in the United States
688 babies in the United States have been named Sayed since 1880. It ranks #3988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- CA (83 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Sayed
- Sayed Kashua: Author, Screenwriter
- Sayed Qutb: Author, Theologian
Fun facts
- The name originally served as a title of respect and honor before becoming a common given name.
- It is frequently transliterated into English as Syed, Sayyid, or Seyed depending on the region.