UK boy's name
Osayd
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Osayd is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Osayd popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Osayd is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Osayd. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Osayd ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Osayd.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Osayd as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Osayd mean?
The name Osayd originated in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sa'ada," which means "happiness" or "good fortune." The name Osayd can be translated as "the fortunate one" or "the blessed one."
The earliest recorded use of the name Osayd dates back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a common name among Arab scholars, poets, and intellectuals of that era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Osayd was Osayd ibn Abi'l-'Isi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his eloquent and emotional poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of bravery and chivalry.
In the 9th century CE, Osayd ibn Sa'id al-Ansari was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist. He was known for his contributions to the study of hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure with the name Osayd was Osayd ibn Khalaf al-Bahili, a 9th-century Arab navigator and explorer. He is credited with leading expeditions that helped establish trade routes and expand the reach of the Islamic civilization across the Indian Ocean.
In the 11th century CE, Osayd ibn Munqidh was a Syrian prince, soldier, and author. He is best known for his autobiographical work, "The Book of Experiences," which provides a valuable insight into the life and culture of the medieval Islamic world.
During the 13th century, Osayd ibn Abi'l-Khayr was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet. His spiritual poetry and teachings have had a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and continue to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners alike.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Osayd. The name has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic civilization, and it continues to be used today as a testament to its enduring significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Osayd over time
The chart below shows babies named Osayd registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Osayd, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Osayd by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Osayd was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4239 | 8 | 2 |
Related
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- Owen 33,517
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- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Osayd: questions and answers
How popular is the name Osayd in the UK right now?
In 2024, Osayd was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Osayd most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Osayd in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Osayd?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion".
How many people are called Osayd in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Osayd across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.