Saudia is an uncommon and distinctive female given name of Arabic origin, meaning "eastern". It is often associated with air travel due to its similarity to the name of Saudi Arabia's national airline, Saudia. The name consists of two parts: "Saudi", referring to Saudi Arabia, and "Ya" which means "oh" or "hey" in Arabic, often used as a term of endearment. Thus, Saudia can be interpreted as a loving reference to the eastern country. It is a unique choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter.
"Over the span of nearly six decades (1961-2017), the name Saudia experienced varying popularity with a total of 421 babies born with this name. The most popular years were 1981 and 1991, each with 14 births, while some years like 1961 had only 5. The trend shows peaks in the late 70s to early 80s before declining in recent decades."