UK girl's name
Syeda
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lady" or "princess".
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.
Syeda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Syeda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #199, with 247 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 247 births.
This profile covers 4,793 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Syeda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4,870 living people in the UK are called Syeda. 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
- • Syeda ranked #199 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 247 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 247 girls were registered as Syeda.
- • Syeda ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #333 in 2024.
- • About 4,870 living people in the UK are estimated to have Syeda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#199
2024
Births in 2024
247
Latest year
Peak year
2024
247 births
Estimated living
4,870
2026
Meaning
What does Syeda mean?
The name Syeda is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Islamic faith. It is a title meaning 'lady' or 'mistress', derived from the Arabic word 'Sayyidah'. The name is commonly used as an honorific for women who are descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn.
The earliest recorded use of the name Syeda can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his companions. It was initially used as a title to refer to the wives and daughters of Muhammad, as well as other prominent women in the early Muslim community.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Syeda is in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The term 'Sayyidah' is mentioned in several verses, referring to respected and honored women, particularly those associated with the Prophet's family.
Throughout history, several prominent women have borne the name Syeda or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Syeda Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born in Mecca around 615 CE. She is revered by Muslims as one of the most influential women in Islamic history.
Another notable figure is Syeda Nusrat Begum (1542-1605), who was the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and played a significant role in the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India.
Syeda Saira Bano (1835-1904) was a prominent poet and writer from the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century. Her works, written in the Urdu language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues.
Syeda Anwara Taimur (1936-2011) was a renowned Bangladeshi writer and academic, known for her contributions to Bengali literature and her activism for women's rights.
Syeda Ghulam Fatima (1935-2019) was a Pakistani politician and social worker who played a pivotal role in the women's rights movement in Pakistan and served as a member of the National Assembly.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Syeda, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Islamic tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Syeda over time
The chart below shows babies named Syeda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Syeda, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 247 births in 2024, compared with 247 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Syeda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Syeda 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 | #263 | 914 | 5 |
| 2010s | #267 | 1,843 | 10 |
| 2000s | #274 | 1,585 | 10 |
| 1990s | #317 | 451 | 4 |
Geography
Where Syeda is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Syeda. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Syeda ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #333 in 2024.
Across the UK
Syeda in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#333 in 2024
21 years of NRS records, 103 total registered
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FAQ
Syeda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Syeda in the UK right now?
In 2024, Syeda was ranked #199 for girls in England and Wales, with 247 births registered.
When was Syeda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 247 babies registered as Syeda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Syeda?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lady" or "princess".
How many people are called Syeda in the UK?
A total of 4,793 babies have been registered as Syeda across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 103 more in Scotland.
Where is Syeda most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Syeda ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #333 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.