UK boy's name
Sajad
An Arabic name meaning "one who prostrates in worship before God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sajad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sajad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 9 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Sajad. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sajad ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 9 boys were registered as Sajad.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sajad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
9 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Sajad mean?
The name Sajad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sajada," which means "to prostrate" or "to bow down." This root is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the act of performing prayers.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sajad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam. It was a name given to individuals who were devout in their religious practices and demonstrated a deep reverence for God.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Sajad was Sajad al-Haddad, a celebrated Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his profound understanding of Islamic theology.
In the 11th century, Sajad al-Din al-Urmawi was a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the development of the astrolabe, an instrument used for navigation and astronomical calculations.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, which spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries, there was a prominent figure named Sajad al-Din Qutuz. He was a Mamluk sultan who played a pivotal role in defeating the Mongol invasion, thereby protecting the region from further conquest.
In the 18th century, Sajad Ali Khan was a Nawab (ruler) of the Carnatic region in South India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts in promoting cultural and literary achievements during his reign.
Another notable figure with the name Sajad was Sajad Shah, a prominent Sufi saint and poet from Kashmir, who lived in the 19th century. He was revered for his spiritual teachings and his contribution to the rich literary tradition of the region.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who have borne the name Sajad. Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including religion, literature, science, and leadership.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sajad over time
The chart below shows babies named Sajad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sajad, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sajad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sajad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4719 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2111 | 36 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2514 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sajad
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sajad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sajad in the UK right now?
In 2015, Sajad was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sajad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 9 babies registered as Sajad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sajad?
An Arabic name meaning "one who prostrates in worship before God".
How many people are called Sajad in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Sajad across the 13 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.