Saeed Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-EED / sæˈidArabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: happy; Persian: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Saeed is of Arabic origin, commonly used in various Muslim cultures. It is often associated with positive attributes such as happiness and prosperity. In Islamic tradition, names that convey good meanings are highly valued. The name is prevalent in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
Trend Summary
The name Saeed has maintained a steady presence in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Said
- Saeed
International Variants
- Said (Arabic)
- Saeed (Persian)
Famous people named Saeed
Saeed Anwar was a Pakistani cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills.
Saeed Jaffrey was an Indian actor who gained fame in both Indian and British cinema.
Saeed Ali was a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat.
Saeed Khani was a notable Iranian poet recognized for his contributions to Persian literature.
Fictional characters named Saeed
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Saeed was first seen in the United States in 1968. Saeed has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Saeed has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Saeed (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 41 |