Holding steady, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Saad since 1973
Babies named Saad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 223 |
| 1990s | 496 |
| 2000s | 671 |
| 2010s | 719 |
| 2020s | 331 |
Meaning & origin
Saad has been in use in the United States since at least 1973, though it has never ranked among the most common names. Its highest position was 2332nd in the peak year of 2012. As of 2025, the name maintains a steady presence, with roughly one in every 28,950 baby boys named Saad. The name is most popular in states with significant Arab-American communities, such as Michigan, New York, and Texas. The name's straightforward meaning and cross-cultural appeal contribute to its continued modest use.
Saad is an Arabic name derived from the root س-ع-د (s-ʿ-d), which conveys concepts of happiness, prosperity, and good luck. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often in admiration of the positive qualities it signifies. The name also appears in Islamic tradition as part of the name of the companion Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas.
Where Saad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Saad” around the world
Where Saad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sadi
Variants: Sa'ad, Saad
Sibling names for Saad
Names that share Saad's style, for a brother or sister.
