How Many People Are Named Saidah?

Complete statistics for the name Saidah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Saidah
Very Rare
Arabic

Saidah means 'praise' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 324 people named Saidah live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,019,921 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 41%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~324
Living in US
1 in 1,019,921
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Positive Hopeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,366
Worldwide Bearers
#18,398
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
41,149
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,203
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,852
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,106
🇵🇭 Philippines
830
🇵🇰 Pakistan
293
🇺🇸 United States
276
🇮🇳 India
214
🇳🇬 Nigeria
92
🇰🇪 Kenya
75

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
324 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
134
Would be under 30 (41%)
196
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 330 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
79
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Saidah Through the Generations

Saidah saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 23 births, but since then, its usage has been on a steady decline. Today, there are 324 people named Saidah in the United States, with the average age sitting at 31 years old. Among them, 134 are under 30, 196 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a younger demographic that embraces this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Saidah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saidah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saidah

How Many People Have the Name Saidah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 324 people in the United States currently share the name Saidah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,019,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saidah a Common or Rare Name?

Saidah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Saidah Mean?

Saidah means "praise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Saidah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Saidah Most Popular?

The name Saidah reached peak popularity in 1990, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saidah?

Approximately 324 people named Saidah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,019,921 Americans.

Is Saidah a rare name?

Saidah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,019,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saidah mean?

Saidah means "praise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saidah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saidah are male and 100% are female.

When was Saidah most popular?

Saidah peaked in 1990 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US324
All-Time Births330
1 in X1 in 1,019,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1990
World Rank#18,398
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.