Rising since 1990, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Sadiya since 1978
Babies named Sadiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 191 |
Meaning & origin
Sadiya has been in consistent but modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1978. As of 2023, it ranked 2,645th nationally, and approximately 1 in 24,727 newborn girls received the name. Its popularity has been gradually rising, especially since the 1990s, and it reached its peak rank in 2023. The name is most common in states with significant South Asian and Middle Eastern populations, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Sadiya's Arabic roots and positive meaning make it a culturally rich choice that remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive.
Sadiya is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root s-'d (sa'ada), conveying meanings of happiness, luck, and prosperity. It is a variant of Sa'ada or Saadiya, commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally. The name has seen steady use in the United States since the 1970s, particularly within families of South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.
Where Sadiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sadiya” around the world
Where Sadiya 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, Diya, Sads
Sibling names for Sadiya
Names that share Sadiya's style, for a brother or sister.
