Saif is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Saif means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Saif across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Saif has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Saif is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “sword”. An Arabic name symbolizing strength and valor.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 2,526 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,921 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 113 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 9 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Saif per year, United States (1978 to 2025). United States peaked in 2025 (147/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2008 (101/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2010 (11/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2025 (6/yr).
Saif is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #2,746 nationally (given to 213 babies that year).
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