Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Siddiq since 1990
Babies named Siddiq per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Siddiq's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Siddiq is a name with deep religious significance in Islam, drawn from the epithet of Abu Bakr, the first caliph. Despite its weighty heritage, the name has never entered the mainstream U.S. naming charts. First recorded in Social Security data in 1990, Siddiq's usage peaked in 2020 but has since trended downward. Because it falls below the threshold for public rank and one-in-N figures, these statistics reflect its rarity. The name has no strong regional concentration, as its top states list is empty. For families seeking a name with profound meaning tied to honesty and faith, Siddiq offers a distinctive choice.
Siddiq comes from the Arabic root ṣ-d-q (ص د ق), meaning truthfulness or sincerity. It is an epithet borne by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the close companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who was given the title 'al-Siddiq' (the Truthful) for his unwavering faith. The name has been used throughout the Islamic world, especially among Sunni Muslims, as a given name and honorific.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sid, Deek
Variants: Siddique, Siddiqe, Sadeek
Sibling names for Siddiq
Names that share Siddiq's style, for a brother or sister.
