Sudais
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lush greenery" or "little branch".
Name Census estimates that about 418 living Americans carry the first name Sudais. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sudais today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sudais births was 2017 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sudais. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sudais with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
418
~ 1 in 819,986 Americans
Peak year
2017
48 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,439
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Sudais: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sudais from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 276 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sudais remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sudais by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sudais during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sudais' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the most babies named Sudais, while Nebraska, Kansas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sudais
The name Sudais is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "sada," which means "to lead" or "to guide." This suggests that the name Sudais was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered leaders or guides within their communities.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Sudais holds significant historical significance. One of the earliest and most prominent individuals to bear this name was Sheikh Sudais bin Abdur Rahman Al-Sudais, who lived in the late 7th and early 8th centuries AD. He was a renowned scholar and reciter of the Holy Quran, known for his melodious and captivating recitations during the era of the early Islamic caliphates.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Sudais was Sudais bin Abi Umair, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century AD. He was recognized for his bravery and loyalty to the Islamic faith, participating in several significant battles and expeditions alongside the Prophet and his companions.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, one cannot overlook the contributions of Abdur Rahman Al-Sudais, an influential Islamic scholar and the current Imam (lead prayer leader) of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Born in 1960, he is renowned for his exceptional recitations of the Quran and has garnered global recognition for his efforts in promoting Islamic teachings and values.
Moving away from the Islamic context, the name Sudais has also been present in other historical contexts. In the early 20th century, Sudais Al-Zahrani was a prominent Saudi Arabian poet and writer, known for his eloquent verses and literary works that celebrated Arabian culture and traditions.
It is worth noting that throughout history, the name Sudais has been predominantly used in the Arab world, particularly in regions such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, it has remained a significant name within the cultural fabric of these regions, carrying with it a rich heritage and historical significance.
People
Sudais + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sudais as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sudais: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sudais?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 418 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sudais going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 819,986 US residents.
Is Sudais a common name?
We classify Sudais as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sudais most popular?
The single biggest year for Sudais was 2017, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sudais is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sudais in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sudais a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sudais in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sudais still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sudais in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sudais can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sudais?
Find out how many people share the name Sudais on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.