Will my child share the name Saifan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Saifan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Saifan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Saifan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Saifan is declining: down 157 places since 2020, to #1,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,217 in 2019.

Is Saifan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Saifan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Saifan a popular baby name in the United States?

Saifan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Saifan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Saifan in their class.

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About the Name Saifan

Saifan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 404 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1217 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Saifan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Saifan in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Saifan

Wafda Saifan — Wafda Saifan Lubis, or known as Wafda Saifan, is an Indonesian actor and singer.

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