The first name Saif
A boy’s name.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 55 boys were named Saif, making it the 658th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2008, with 101 births (#371).
1,967
babies named Saif, 1996–2025
#658
rank in 2025
2008
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Saif with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Saif at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 147 boys born in the United States were named Saif, the 1,320th most popular boys’ name that year.
2,526
babies named Saif since 1880
#1,320
rank in 2025
2025
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Questions
- How popular is the name Saif?
- In 2025, 55 boys born in England and Wales were named Saif, ranking 658th. Its peak was 2008, with 101 births.
- Is Saif a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 2,526 US babies named Saif since 1880 were boys.
- When was Saif most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 147 babies were named Saif, its highest rank at 1,320th.
- Is Saif also a surname?
- Yes. Saif is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.