UK girl's name
Saynab
A feminine Arabic name derived from the word "sayb" meaning tall, slender tree.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saynab is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saynab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 6 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2001 to 2013. 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 47 living people in the UK are called Saynab. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saynab ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 6 girls were registered as Saynab.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saynab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4739
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
6 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Saynab mean?
The name Saynab has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "saynab," which means "bright star" or "shining one." The name's roots can be traced back to the 6th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula.
In Islamic tradition, Saynab was the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. She was born around 615 CE in Mecca and was known for her intelligence, piety, and devotion to her faith. Her life and legacy have been recorded in various historical texts and religious scriptures, contributing to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Saynab can be found in the Sirat Rasul Allah, a biographical work on the life of the Prophet Muhammad written in the 8th century CE. This text mentions Saynab as one of the Prophet's daughters and provides details about her life and character.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Saynab. One of the most famous was Saynab bint al-Husayn (680-680 CE), the daughter of Husayn ibn Ali, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. She is revered in Shia Islam for her courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
Another prominent figure was Saynab al-Nafzawiyyah (8th century CE), an Arab poet and scholar who was renowned for her literary contributions during the Abbasid Caliphate. Her works have been preserved and continue to be studied by scholars and academics.
In the 12th century, Saynab bint al-Khashshab (d. 1153 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher who played a significant role in the development of Sufism in the Middle East. Her teachings and writings have been influential in the Sufi tradition.
During the Ottoman Empire, Saynab Sultan (1468-1517 CE) was a prominent figure as the daughter of Sultan Bayezid II and the wife of Prince Selim I. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works, establishing several religious institutions and educational centers.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Saynab, reflecting its cultural significance and enduring legacy across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saynab over time
The chart below shows babies named Saynab registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saynab, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saynab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saynab 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 | #5527 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3797 | 34 | 8 |
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FAQ
Saynab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saynab in the UK right now?
In 2013, Saynab was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saynab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 6 babies registered as Saynab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saynab?
A feminine Arabic name derived from the word "sayb" meaning tall, slender tree.
How many people are called Saynab in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Saynab across the 12 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.