Declining since 2017, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Sadiq since 1981
Babies named Sadiq per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sadiq's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Sadiq entered U.S. naming records in 1981 and saw a gradual rise in use, reaching its peak in 2017. Since then, its frequency has been declining; as of 2025, it ranks 5,208 with a rate of about 1 in 94,893 newborns. The name's meaning, 'truthful,' carries strong moral weight and is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition as a descriptor of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains relatively uncommon in the U.S., with no states reporting especially high concentrations. Sadiq is used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority communities worldwide, and its variants Sadeq and Sadik also appear in records. The name's steady but modest usage reflects its particular cultural significance rather than broad mainstream popularity.
Sadiq is a direct Arabic adjective meaning 'truthful' or 'sincere.' It is a common given name in the Muslim world and is also used as a surname. The name is closely related to the word sidq (truthfulness) and is one of the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad, who was known as al-Sadiq (the Truthful) before his prophethood. It has been used across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sadi, Sado, Diq
Sibling names for Sadiq
Names that share Sadiq's style, for a brother or sister.
