Sayir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "traveller" or "wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sayir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sayir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sayir births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sayir. 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 Sayir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,001
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Sayir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sayir 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 Sayir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sayir
The name Sayir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, emerging in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "sa'ir," which translates to "traveler" or "wanderer." This name carries a sense of exploration and journey, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of many Arab tribes during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sayir can be found in the literary works of the renowned poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. In his poetry, he often depicted the image of a wandering traveler, capturing the essence of the name's meaning.
Historically, the name Sayir was particularly popular among the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, who embraced the nomadic way of life. It was seen as a symbol of resilience and adaptability, qualities highly valued in the harsh desert environments they inhabited.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Sayir. One such figure was Sayir ibn al-Khatib, a prominent Arab scientist and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of astronomy and trigonometry were significant, and he is remembered for his work on the calculation of the Earth's circumference.
Another historical figure with the name Sayir was Sayir al-Dakhil, a renowned Arabic calligrapher who lived during the 11th century CE. His masterful calligraphic works adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces throughout the Islamic world, showcasing the artistic beauty of Arabic script.
In the realm of literature, Sayir al-Rayhani was a celebrated Syrian poet and playwright who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on the Arabic literary tradition.
Another notable figure was Sayir al-Jazari, a 12th-century Arab engineer and polymath from Diyarbakır, modern-day Turkey. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on automata and hydraulic mechanisms, contributing significantly to the advancement of engineering during the Islamic Golden Age.
The name Sayir has also been carried by contemporary individuals, though their stories are beyond the scope of this historical exploration focused on the name's origins and early usage.
People
Sayir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sayir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sayir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sayir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sayir 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sayir a common name?
We classify Sayir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sayir most popular?
The single biggest year for Sayir was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sayir is about 3 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 Sayir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sayir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sayir 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 Sayir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sayir 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 Sayir 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 share the name Sayir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.