Said
Said is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Happy, lucky, or fortunate.
Origin and history
Said is a masculine name of Arabic origin that means happy, lucky, or fortunate. It has been used steadily in the United States in recent decades, maintained by diverse cultural communities. The name carries a positive etymological sentiment and a simple, distinct sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,166 babies in the United States have been named Said since 1880. It ranks #2288 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1348.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.9 %)
- TX (27.5 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 988 |
| 2010-2019 | 991 |
| 2020-2029 | 600 |
Famous people named Said
- Said Aouita: Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist
Fun facts
- The underlying Arabic root s-ΚΏ-d relates to happiness, good fortune, and prosperity.
- Variants of Said are widely used across North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.