Saidah
Every Saidah since 1970 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saidah
Saidah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,827 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 335 American babies have been named Saidah. Its peak came in 1990, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saidah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saidah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,827 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,330 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,381 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,087 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,735 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,791 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,568 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,589 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,887 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,098 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,473 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,234 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,212 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,155 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,160 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,970 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,578 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,386 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,348 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,141 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,230 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,026 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saidah in 2025?
Saidah ranked #16,827 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saidah?
335 babies have been named Saidah in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saidah most popular?
Saidah peaked in 1990, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Saidah a boy or girl name?
Saidah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saidah rising or falling?
Saidah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.