Syed
Pronunciation: [ s-EYED ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Syed first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 11 babies have been named Syed in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Syed is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,065 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,065
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Syed is also used as a boy name, ranked #1634.
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About the Name Syed
Syed is a girl name .
Is Syed a boy or girl name? Syed is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #54,065 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,634. Syed is more commonly used as a boy name.
Syed is currently ranked #54,065 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Syed include Syeda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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