The nameSaadia

Saadia is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meaning

From the Arabic sadiya, "happy".

Origin

Arabic, common in Morocco.

History

First given in France in the mid 1950s, Saadia peaked in the early 1980s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Saadia

Saadia in France

3828thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (35 births)
915babies named Saadia in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Saadia was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 235 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Saadia. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Saadia in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saadia mean?

From the Arabic sadiya, "happy".

What is the origin of the name Saadia?

Arabic, common in Morocco.

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

Saadia is a girl's name.