Saifaldeen
Saifaldeen is an Arabic masculine name meaning "the sword of religion".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Saifaldeen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saifaldeen today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saifaldeen births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saifaldeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saifaldeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,695
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Saifaldeen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saifaldeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Saifaldeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saifaldeen
The name Saifaldeen is derived from Arabic origins, with its roots tracing back to the medieval Islamic period. It is a combination of two Arabic words: "saif," meaning sword, and "al-deen," meaning the religion or faith. Together, the name translates to "the sword of the faith" or "the sword of religion."
This name holds significant historical and religious connotations within the Islamic tradition. During the early spread of Islam, the sword was a symbolic representation of the defense and protection of the faith. Saifaldeen was often used as a title or honorific for individuals who played a pivotal role in the propagation and safeguarding of Islamic beliefs and teachings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Saifaldeen can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th century. Several influential figures from this period bore the name, including Saifaldeen Al-Aamili, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century.
In the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Saifaldeen was bestowed upon several notable individuals. One such figure was Saifaldeen Ali Efendi, a celebrated Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) in the late 18th century.
The name Saifaldeen has also been associated with Sufi mysticism and spiritual leaders. One notable example is Saifaldeen Al-Bastami, a revered Sufi saint and mystic who lived in the 9th century and is renowned for his profound teachings and insights into the spiritual path.
Another significant historical figure bearing the name Saifaldeen was Saifaldeen Al-Muktafi, an Abbasid caliph who ruled from 1136 to 1160 CE. He is remembered for his efforts in reviving the power and influence of the Abbasid Caliphate during a period of political turmoil.
Throughout history, the name Saifaldeen has been carried by various scholars, poets, and warriors who have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the Islamic world. From the ancient caliphates to the modern era, this name continues to hold a deep symbolic meaning, representing the defense and preservation of religious and cultural values.
People
Saifaldeen + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Saifaldeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saifaldeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saifaldeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Saifaldeen a common name?
We classify Saifaldeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saifaldeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Saifaldeen was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saifaldeen is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Saifaldeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saifaldeen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saifaldeen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Saifaldeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saifaldeen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Saifaldeen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Saifaldeen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.