Saeed

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,830 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3030 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of Said.

Saeed is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate,' from the Arabic root sa'ada. Widely used across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally, it carries the universal wish for a child who lives a blessed and joyful life.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Saeed belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Saeed’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

1,830

Total births

Since 1968

2011

Peak

60 births

1968

First recorded

57 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Saeed was #2301 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3030, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1968Peak: 2011 (60 births)Current: #3030

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Saeed
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	216	#2920	▼
2010s	514	#2518	▲
2000s	421	#2669	▲
1990s	339	#2378	▲
1980s	215	#2652	▲
1970s	115	#2684	▲
1960s	10	#4772	—

The Story of Saeed

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Saeed is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Saeed are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.

How rare is Saeed?

Only about 1 in every 87,805 babies born in 2024 was named Saeed — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 514 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Saeed by the numbers

Would fill 38 school buses
Meeting one Saeed per day would take 5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(54 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Saeed
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	41	#3030	-10 (-19.6%)
2023	51	#2602	+15 (41.7%)
2022	36	#3325	-9 (-20.0%)
2021	45	#2810	+2 (4.7%)
2020	43	#2831	+6 (16.2%)
2019	37	#3182	-18 (-32.7%)
2018	55	#2411	+3 (5.8%)
2017	52	#2481	+8 (18.2%)
2016	44	#2761	-15 (-25.4%)
2015	59	#2268	+4 (7.3%)
2014	55	#2366	+2 (3.8%)
2013	53	#2392	+10 (23.3%)
2012	43	#2808	-17 (-28.3%)
2011	60	#2196	+4 (7.1%)
2010	56	#2316	+9 (19.1%)
2009	47	#2649	+13 (38.2%)
2008	34	#3334	-24 (-41.4%)
2007	58	#2275	+10 (20.8%)
2006	48	#2532	+4 (9.1%)
2005	44	#2557	-6 (-12.0%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Saeed is primarily a boy's name.

When was Saeed most popular?

Saeed reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 60 births that year. It is currently ranked #3030 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Saeed?

Saeed is currently ranked #3030 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,830 babies since 1968.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2024