Syeda
Borrowed from Arabic سَيِّدَة (sayyida).
Every Syeda since 1974 — 1,859 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Syeda
Syeda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,537 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,859 American babies have been named Syeda. Its peak came in 2024, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Syeda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Syeda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,537 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,411 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,264 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,786 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,668 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,218 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,126 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,960 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,868 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,824 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,124 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,778 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,456 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,311 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,085 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,866 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,612 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,417 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,594 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,220 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,577 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,617 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,796 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,718 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,918 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,065 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,280 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,507 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,903 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,272 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,906 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Syeda mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سَيِّدَة (sayyida).
How popular is the name Syeda in 2025?
Syeda ranked #2,537 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Syeda?
1,859 babies have been named Syeda in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Syeda most popular?
Syeda peaked in 2024, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Syeda a boy or girl name?
Syeda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Syeda rising or falling?
Syeda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.