Saif vs Issa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saif

Boy #1,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sword"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic South Asian Middle Eastern Swahili

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Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

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Saif Rank #1,353

Issa Rank #1,533

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 vs #1533 for Issa.

Is Saif or Issa more popular?

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 compared to Issa at #1533 in the United States.

What do Saif and Issa mean?

Saif means "sword" (Arabic origin). Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Saif and Issa boy or girl names?

Saif is primarily a boy name. Issa is primarily a boy name.