Declining since 2002, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Sadia since 1973
Babies named Sadia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 319 |
| 2000s | 397 |
| 2010s | 251 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Sadia has been in limited but steady use in the United States since the early 1970s, first recorded in 1973. Its popularity peaked in 2001, and since 2002 it has followed a gradually falling trajectory. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 48,705 newborn girls, placing it at rank 4,265. The name's Arabic roots and uplifting meaning of 'fortunate' or 'happy' have made it a meaningful choice for families with Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage. Despite its modest ranking, Sadia stands out as a concise, melodious name that pairs well with many sibling names across cultures.
Sadia derives from the Arabic root s-'-d (س-ع-د), which conveys concepts of happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Saad (or Saeed), and is widely used across the Muslim world. The name has been borne by families in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa for centuries, though its adoption in English-speaking countries is more recent.
“Sadia” around the world
Where Sadia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sadi, Dia, Sadie
Sibling names for Sadia
Names that share Sadia's style, for a brother or sister.
