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UK boy's name

Sayhan

A gender-neutral Arabic name meaning "bright light" or "illumination".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sayhan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sayhan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 7 births.

This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Sayhan. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sayhan ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 7 boys were registered as Sayhan.
  • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sayhan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3451

2021

Births in 2021

5

Latest year

Peak year

2003

7 births

Estimated living

63

2026

Meaning

What does Sayhan mean?

The name Sayhan is believed to have originated in the Middle East, likely from the Arabic or Persian languages. Its roots can be traced back to ancient times, possibly derived from the Arabic word "sayhin" which means "bright" or "shining."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sayhan can be found in ancient Persian texts from the 7th century. These texts mention a ruler named Sayhan ibn Abi al-Aas, who governed a region in what is now modern-day Iran during the early years of the Islamic caliphate.

In the 10th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher named Sayhan al-Baghdadi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic. He was born in Baghdad in 940 CE and his works were widely studied throughout the Middle Ages.

During the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Sayhan al-Din Farid al-Din Attar gained recognition for his spiritual writings and verses. He was born in Nishapur, a city in northeastern Iran, and his poetry often explored themes of love, devotion, and the mystical path.

In the 16th century, an Ottoman calligrapher and artist named Sayhan Karahisari gained fame for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. He was born in the city of Karahisar (present-day Turkey) and served as the chief calligrapher for several Ottoman sultans.

Another notable figure named Sayhan was a Persian military commander who lived in the 17th century. Sayhan Khan Qurchi was a skilled archer and leader who played a significant role in the wars between the Safavid and Mughal empires, serving under the Safavid Shah Abbas I.

Throughout history, the name Sayhan has been associated with individuals who made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, philosophy, art, and military leadership. While its exact origins may be uncertain, the name carries a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the diverse traditions of the Middle East.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sayhan over time

The chart below shows babies named Sayhan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sayhan, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sayhan
02457200320122021

Decades

Sayhan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sayhan 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 #3451 5 1
2010s #3948 33 8
2000s #3115 25 5

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FAQ

Sayhan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sayhan in the UK right now?

In 2021, Sayhan was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Sayhan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 7 babies registered as Sayhan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sayhan?

A gender-neutral Arabic name meaning "bright light" or "illumination".

How many people are called Sayhan in the UK?

A total of 63 babies have been registered as Sayhan across the 14 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.