Saad
Saad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Felicity, prosperity, or good fortune.
Origin and history
Saad is a male given name of Arabic origin that translates to happiness, good fortune, or felicity. It is a traditional and enduring name across the Muslim world. In the United States, it has maintained a steady, modest usage as a classic culturally rooted choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,476 babies in the United States have been named Saad since 1880. It ranks #2604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1596.
States where it is most popular
- NY (34.2 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- IL (13.7 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- NJ (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 223 |
| 1990-2000 | 496 |
| 2000-2010 | 671 |
| 2010-2019 | 719 |
| 2020-2029 | 331 |
Famous people named Saad
- Saad Hariri: Politician, Prime Minister
- Saad Lamjarred: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was an early convert to Islam and an important military commander in seventh-century history.
- The root S-A-D in Arabic is connected directly to concepts of luck, joy, and success.