Saad

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 2,417 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#2251 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

The 38th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Saad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'happiness,' 'good luck,' or 'prosperity.' It is one of the most common given names across the Arab world, with historical roots in the Prophet Muhammad's companion Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the first people to embrace Islam.

EtymologyShow more

Saad is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Saad creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.

At a Glance

2,417

Total births

Since 1973

2012

Peak

82 births

1973

First recorded

52 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Saad was #1650 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2251, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1973Peak: 2012 (82 births)Current: #2251

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Saad
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	272	#2522	▼
2010s	719	#2007	▲
2000s	671	#1903	▲
1990s	496	#1865	▲
1980s	223	#2566	▲
1970s	36	#4954	—

The Story of Saad

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2012, Saad is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Saad are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.

How rare is Saad?

Only about 1 in every 56,250 babies born in 2024 was named Saad — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1973, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 719 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Saad by the numbers

Would fill 50 school buses
Meeting one Saad per day would take 6.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(50 years, 1973–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Saad
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	64	#2251	+14 (28.0%)
2023	50	#2643	+5 (11.1%)
2022	45	#2860	-2 (-4.3%)
2021	47	#2723	-19 (-28.8%)
2020	66	#2133	+8 (13.8%)
2019	58	#2354	-13 (-18.3%)
2018	71	#2039	-8 (-10.1%)
2017	79	#1867	+3 (3.9%)
2016	76	#1934	-1 (-1.3%)
2015	77	#1905	+2 (2.7%)
2014	75	#1939	-4 (-5.1%)
2013	79	#1825	-3 (-3.7%)
2012	82	#1811	+29 (54.7%)
2011	53	#2398	-16 (-23.2%)
2010	69	#1999	+7 (11.3%)
2009	62	#2179	+2 (3.3%)
2008	60	#2230	-8 (-11.8%)
2007	68	#2048	-1 (-1.4%)
2006	69	#1964	-6 (-8.0%)
2005	75	#1768	-4 (-5.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saad a boy's or girl's name?

Saad is primarily a boy's name.

When was Saad most popular?

Saad reached its peak popularity in 2012 with 82 births that year. It is currently ranked #2251 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Saad?

Saad is currently ranked #2251 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,417 babies since 1973.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2024