Serignesaliou
A Wolof name possibly meaning "prosperous peace" or "calm prosperity".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Serignesaliou. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Serignesaliou today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Serignesaliou births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Serignesaliou. 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 Serignesaliou. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,004
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Serignesaliou: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Serignesaliou 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 Serignesaliou 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Serignesaliou
The name Serignesaliou is believed to have originated from the ancient Berber language spoken by the indigenous people of North Africa, particularly in the region now known as Morocco. The name can be traced back to the 5th century AD, and its roots are thought to be derived from two Berber words, "serig" meaning "sun" and "nesaliou" meaning "bright."
Serignesaliou was a name given to male children born during the summer solstice, as it was believed that they were blessed with the radiance and warmth of the sun. The name was particularly popular among the Berber tribes that inhabited the Atlas Mountain regions of Morocco and Algeria. It was often associated with strength, courage, and a connection to the natural world.
In the 8th century, the name Serignesaliou appeared in several ancient Berber texts and historical records, including the chronicles of the Almoravid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. One notable figure from this era was Serignesaliou ibn Abdelmalik, a renowned Berber scholar and poet who lived between 712 and 784 AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Serignesaliou continued to be used among the Berber communities, although its popularity waned as Arabic culture and language became more dominant in the region. However, there are records of a few notable individuals bearing this name, such as Serignesaliou al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Berber mathematician and astronomer who lived in Seville, Spain.
In the 16th century, the name Serignesaliou resurfaced in the writings of Leo Africanus, a renowned Berber traveler and writer who documented the cultures and customs of North Africa. He mentioned a Serignesaliou ibn Yusuf, a Berber chieftain from the High Atlas mountains, who played a significant role in the resistance against Portuguese colonization efforts.
Another prominent figure with this name was Serignesaliou el-Fasi, a 17th-century Berber scholar and mystic from Fez, Morocco, who was known for his contributions to the study of Sufism and Islamic philosophy.
While the name Serignesaliou is relatively rare in modern times, it remains a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Berber people, and its meaning continues to evoke images of the sun's radiance and the natural beauty of the North African landscapes.
People
Serignesaliou + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Serignesaliou as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Serignesaliou: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Serignesaliou?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Serignesaliou 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 Serignesaliou a common name?
We classify Serignesaliou 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 Serignesaliou most popular?
The single biggest year for Serignesaliou was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Serignesaliou is about 4 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 Serignesaliou in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Serignesaliou a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Serignesaliou 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 Serignesaliou still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Serignesaliou 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 Serignesaliou 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 Americans are named Serignesaliou?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.