Total births
1,859
Girls' name · since 1974
Syeda
Syeda has 1,859 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2399
- among girls today
- 1,859
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Syeda is the #2399 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,859 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Syeda recorded 1,859 times among girls since 1974, holding rank #2399 nationally today, ahead of 86% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #2399 among girls today
- 1,859 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Syeda is currently the #2399 girls' name in America, more common than 86% of girls - 1,859 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2399
- among girls today
- 1,859
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Syeda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2399
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 86% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Syeda was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
76 babies were named Syeda in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Syeda compares
1,859 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Syeda's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Syeda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,859 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 48 | 19,840 |
Syeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Syeda splits its recorded history at 2001: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 76 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Syeda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,399
Active since
1974
Syeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Syeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Syeda's strongest decade.
557 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Syeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 125
1980s
125 births
- 1990s
1990s
337 births
- 2000s
2000s
463 births
- 2010s
2010s
557 births
- 2020s
2020s
349 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 557 births (30% of all-time use).
How Syeda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Syeda's total volume
Syeda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Syeda by state
Where Syeda concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 508 | 27.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 187 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 181 | 9.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 65 | 3.5% |
| #5 | California | | 46 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Syeda's total US births 27.3%
Even split
508 of 1,859 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Syeda? ▼
1,859 babies have been named Syeda since 1974. It currently ranks #2399 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 76 births.
When was Syeda most popular? ▼
Syeda was most popular in the 2010s decade with 557 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Syeda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Syeda are New York (508 births), Illinois (187 births), Texas (181 births).
How long has the name Syeda been used? ▼
Syeda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Syeda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Syerra, Syenna, Syesha, Syera, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Syeda's data
- Syeda's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (557 total births) through the 2020s (349) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Syedas (508 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Syeda
Nearby Names Like Syeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Syeda
Syerra Girl
410 births
Syenna Girl
#16165 177 births
Syesha Girl
64 births
Syera Girl
43 births
Syeira Girl
29 births
Compare Syeda side by side: Syeda vs Syerra Syeda vs Syenna Syeda vs Syesha
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Syeda
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Syeda: #2399 Girls' Name - 1,859 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/syeda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Syeda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.