UK girl's name
Saeeda
Of Arabic origin, meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saeeda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saeeda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Saeeda. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saeeda ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 girls were registered as Saeeda.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saeeda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Saeeda mean?
The name Saeeda has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "sa'id," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
Saeeda was a popular name among Arab women during the medieval Islamic era. Its meaning and association with prosperity made it a desirable choice for parents naming their daughters. The name can be found mentioned in various historical texts and records from that time period, reflecting its widespread use across the Islamic world.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Saeeda was Saeeda bint Malik, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. She was known for her piety and devotion to the faith, and her name became a symbol of virtue and righteousness.
In the 9th century CE, Saeeda al-Basriya was a renowned female scholar and mystic from Basra, Iraq. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the development of Sufism.
During the 11th century CE, Saeeda bint Abi al-Khair was a prominent poet and writer from Andalusia, modern-day Spain. Her works, which celebrated love and the natural world, were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary traditions of the time.
In the 13th century CE, Saeeda Nefissi was a powerful ruler and queen of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the region, and her name became synonymous with strength and leadership.
The name Saeeda also gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, where it was borne by several notable figures, including Saeeda Sultan, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Throughout history, the name Saeeda has been carried by women from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on society through their achievements and contributions. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language, the name has transcended borders and cultures, becoming a symbol of prosperity and fortune across the globe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saeeda over time
The chart below shows babies named Saeeda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saeeda, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saeeda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saeeda was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5122 | 22 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3490 | 44 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3842 | 12 | 4 |
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FAQ
Saeeda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saeeda in the UK right now?
In 2018, Saeeda was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Saeeda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Saeeda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saeeda?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous woman".
How many people are called Saeeda in the UK?
A total of 78 babies have been registered as Saeeda across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.