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UK boy's name

Sudais

An Arabic masculine name meaning "lush greenery" or "little branch".

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.

Sudais is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sudais popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 22 births.

This profile covers 273 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2001 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.

The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 271 living people in the UK are called Sudais. 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

  • Sudais ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 22 boys were registered as Sudais.
  • About 271 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sudais as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1951

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2012

22 births

Estimated living

271

2026

Meaning

What does Sudais mean?

The name Sudais is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "sada," which means "to lead" or "to guide." This suggests that the name Sudais was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered leaders or guides within their communities.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Sudais holds significant historical significance. One of the earliest and most prominent individuals to bear this name was Sheikh Sudais bin Abdur Rahman Al-Sudais, who lived in the late 7th and early 8th centuries AD. He was a renowned scholar and reciter of the Holy Quran, known for his melodious and captivating recitations during the era of the early Islamic caliphates.

Another noteworthy figure with the name Sudais was Sudais bin Abi Umair, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century AD. He was recognized for his bravery and loyalty to the Islamic faith, participating in several significant battles and expeditions alongside the Prophet and his companions.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, one cannot overlook the contributions of Abdur Rahman Al-Sudais, an influential Islamic scholar and the current Imam (lead prayer leader) of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Born in 1960, he is renowned for his exceptional recitations of the Quran and has garnered global recognition for his efforts in promoting Islamic teachings and values.

Moving away from the Islamic context, the name Sudais has also been present in other historical contexts. In the early 20th century, Sudais Al-Zahrani was a prominent Saudi Arabian poet and writer, known for his eloquent verses and literary works that celebrated Arabian culture and traditions.

It is worth noting that throughout history, the name Sudais has been predominantly used in the Arab world, particularly in regions such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, it has remained a significant name within the cultural fabric of these regions, carrying with it a rich heritage and historical significance.

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Popularity

Sudais over time

The chart below shows babies named Sudais registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Sudais, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sudais
06111722200120122024

Decades

Sudais by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sudais 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 #2079 56 5
2010s #1546 160 10
2000s #2423 57 8

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FAQ

Sudais: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Sudais was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Sudais most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 22 babies registered as Sudais in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sudais?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "lush greenery" or "little branch".

How many people are called Sudais in the UK?

A total of 273 babies have been registered as Sudais across the 23 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.