Sahid vs Shayaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sahid

Boy #5,950 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"martyr, one who bears witness through sacrifice"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,950
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sid

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Shayaan

Boy #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving, meritorious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sahid Rank #5,950
Shayaan Rank #5,794

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 vs #5950 for Sahid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sahid ___

  • Sahid Ali
  • Sahid Hassan
  • Sahid Omar
  • Sahid Ibrahim
  • Sahid Tariq
  • Sahid Karim

Shayaan ___

  • Shayaan Ali
  • Shayaan Ahmad
  • Shayaan Hassan
  • Shayaan Raza
  • Shayaan Zain
  • Shayaan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sahid

Rashid Wahid Layla Fatima Hamid

If you choose Shayaan

Zainab Arhan Fatima Ibrahim Ayesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sahid or Shayaan more popular?

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 compared to Sahid at #5950 in the United States.

What do Sahid and Shayaan mean?

Sahid means "martyr, one who bears witness through sacrifice" (Arabic origin). Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin).

Are Sahid and Shayaan boy or girl names?

Sahid is primarily a boy name. Shayaan is primarily a boy name.

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