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Sadiya

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Pronounced sah-DEE-yah /sɑˈdi.jɑ/High

Meaning: From Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)High

In 30 seconds: Lucky and blessed: Sadiya is Arabic for 'fortunate, happy, blessed'. Warm, joyful, and graceful — good fortune in a name.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)

U.S. rank (2025)#2683 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

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

Sadiya comes from Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd). A cherished name across the Arab world and beyond, it carries good fortune and gladness.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, fortunate at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Sadiya comes from the Arabic root sa'd, 'good fortune, happiness' — the same root as Saad and Saida; it's a name of blessing and joy.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — sa'diya — etymology

Variations

SadiaSaadiyaSadiyah

Nicknames

Sadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sadiya mean?

Sadiya is Arabic for 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy'.

How do you pronounce Sadiya?

It's said sah-DEE-yah /sɑˈdi.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sadiya a boy or girl name?

Sadiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Sadiya?

Sadiya is a rare name in the U.S.