The nameSaïd
Saïd is an Arabic name of good fortune, used across North Africa and the Middle East.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Saïd means "happy, fortunate" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Said reached its best rank, 1131st, in 2010. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 794th, in 2000.
Popularity of the name Saïd
Saïd in the United States
Saïd was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 991 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Saïd. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Saïd in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 99 births a year on average, against 76 in the five years before.
Saïd in France
Saïd was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,915 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Saïd. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Saïd in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 95 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.
Saïd in Norway
Sibling names for Saïd
Names from the same generation as Saïd, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saïd mean?
Saïd means "happy, fortunate" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Saïd?
Arabic.
Is Saïd a girl's or a boy's name?
Saïd is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Saïd?
In 2024, Saïd was the 1567th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 110 births.
What are good sibling names for Saïd?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rania, Nour, Farah and Aliya for a sister, Sami, Bilal, Adel and Faris for a brother.