UK girl's name
Sajeda
A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who prostrates herself in prayer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sajeda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sajeda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Sajeda. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sajeda ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Sajeda.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sajeda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Sajeda mean?
The name Sajeda has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "sajada," which means "to prostrate" or "to bow down in worship." This name is closely tied to the Islamic faith and carries religious and spiritual connotations.
In the context of Islam, the act of prostration (sajdah) is an essential part of the daily prayers and is considered a sign of submission and humility before Allah. The name Sajeda is often associated with piety, devotion, and a deep reverence for the divine.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sajeda can be found in historical Islamic texts and literature from the 7th and 8th centuries. It was occasionally used as a name for women during the early years of Islam, though its popularity varied across different regions.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Sajeda, including:
1. Sajeda Begum (1590-1646), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Jahangir. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and her patronage of the arts.
2. Sajeda Mubasher (1920-2010), a Pakistani poet and writer who was widely acclaimed for her works in Urdu and Punjabi languages. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Pride of Performance award from the Pakistani government.
3. Sajeda Mustafa (born 1940), an Egyptian journalist and writer who has been a prominent voice in the Arab world. She is known for her advocacy of women's rights and her critical analysis of social and political issues in the Middle East.
4. Sajeda Iqbal (born 1975), a Pakistani activist and social entrepreneur who founded the Aagahi Center, an organization dedicated to promoting women's empowerment and sustainable development in rural areas of Pakistan.
5. Sajeda Syed (born 1980), a Bangladeshi singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her contributions to the contemporary Bengali music scene. She has released several successful albums and is known for her powerful vocals and poetic lyrics.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Sajeda throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sajeda over time
The chart below shows babies named Sajeda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sajeda, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sajeda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sajeda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3450 | 27 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2887 | 15 | 3 |
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FAQ
Sajeda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sajeda in the UK right now?
In 2009, Sajeda was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sajeda most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Sajeda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sajeda?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who prostrates herself in prayer".
How many people are called Sajeda in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Sajeda across the 9 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.