Saidah
Meaninghappy, fortunate · Arabic
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,230 in 1990
5 babies were named Saidah in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Saidah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Saidah, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Saidah would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySaidah first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #4,230. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Saidah means “happy, fortunate”.
About the name Saidah
Saidah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “happy, fortunate”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-dah”. US birth records list Saidah for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 38 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #4,230 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 645,161 girls |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 165,289 girls |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 237,530 girls |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 440,529 girls |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 1,935,484 girls |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Saidah
What does the name Saidah mean?
Saidah means “happy, fortunate” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Saidah?
Saidah has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Saidah a boy or girl name?
Saidah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Saidah?
Saidah ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#4,230).