How Many People Are Named Sajjad?

Complete statistics for the name Sajjad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sajjad
Very Rare
Arabic

Sajjad means 'righteous' in Arabic, making it a name rich in moral significance. Only 156 people named Sajjad live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,116,114 Americans. The majority of those named Sajjad are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

~857
Living in US
1 in 386,755
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Righteous
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Righteous Compassionate Strong Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

848,610
Worldwide Bearers
#1,097
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
360,601
🇮🇷 Iran
218,592
🇮🇶 Iraq
140,512
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
42,340
🇮🇳 India
39,555
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
31,706
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
4,091
🇬🇧 England
1,888
🇴🇲 Oman
1,864
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,810

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
156 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
146
Would be under 30 (92%)
12
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 158 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sajjad Through the Generations

Sajjad's presence in the United States is relatively recent, with its peak popularity occurring in 2003 when there were 11 births. Today, the name continues to grow slowly, with 156 individuals bearing it across the country. The average age of people named Sajjad is 16, reflecting the name's modernity and its concentration among younger demographics. Among the 156, 146 are under 30, 12 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, highlighting how Sajjad is predominantly a name of the younger generation.

✨ Similar Names to Sajjad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sajjad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sajjad

How Many People Have the Name Sajjad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 857 people in the United States currently share the name Sajjad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 386,755 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sajjad a Common or Rare Name?

Sajjad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sajjad Mean?

Sajjad means "righteous" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sajjad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sajjad Most Popular?

The name Sajjad reached peak popularity in 2003, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sajjad?

Approximately 857 people named Sajjad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 857. That works out to roughly 1 in 386,755 Americans.

Is Sajjad a rare name?

Sajjad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 386,755 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sajjad mean?

Sajjad means "righteous" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sajjad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sajjad are male and 0% are female.

When was Sajjad most popular?

Sajjad peaked in 2003 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US857
All-Time Births857
1 in X1 in 386,755
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2003
World Rank#1,097
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.