Sadia

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAH-dee-ah /ˈsɑ.di.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Saad/Said)Medium

In 30 seconds: Happy and fortunate: Sadia is Arabic for 'happy, fortunate, blessed'. Soft, joyful, and warm (said 'SAH-dee-ah').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Saad/Said)

U.S. rank (2025)#4339 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,366

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sadia comes from Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Sa'id/Sa'd). A soft, joyful, auspicious name across the Arab world, South Asia, and beyond (said 'SAH-dee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, happy-and-fortunate at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Sadia means 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' in Arabic (the feminine of Said/Saad) — a soft, joyful name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'SAH-dee-ah').

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Sadia — root etymology

Variations

SadiyaSaadiaSa'dia

Nicknames

Sadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sadia mean?

Sadia is Arabic for 'happy, fortunate, blessed'.

How do you pronounce Sadia?

It's said SAH-dee-ah /ˈsɑ.di.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sadia a boy or girl name?

Sadia is a girl's name.

How popular is Sadia?

Sadia is a rare name in the U.S.