Saadia
Every Saadia since 1954 — 659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saadia
Saadia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,607 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 659 American babies have been named Saadia. Its peak came in 1964, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saadia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saadia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,607 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,135 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,019 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,072 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,559 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,816 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,682 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,385 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,771 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,128 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,024 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,030 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,678 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,319 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,576 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,463 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,157 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,617 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,693 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,180 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,364 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,386 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,567 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,383 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,201 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,359 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,976 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,093 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,326 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,237 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,822 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Saadia
- Saadia Gaon Philosopher · 882–942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saadia in 2025?
Saadia ranked #14,607 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saadia?
659 babies have been named Saadia in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saadia most popular?
Saadia peaked in 1964, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Saadia a boy or girl name?
Saadia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saadia rising or falling?
Saadia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saadia?
Well-known people named Saadia include Saadia Gaon (philosopher).