Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Sidi since 1992
Babies named Sidi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Sidi entered U.S. naming records in 1992, but its usage remains extremely uncommon. The name peaked in popularity in 2010, though even then it never broke into the mainstream. As of 2025, Sidi ranks 8,910th, with a 1-in-213,510 incidence rate, making it a truly distinctive choice. It has no recorded association with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its diffuse but very limited use. The name's trajectory is stable, neither experiencing a surge nor falling into disuse, suggesting a niche but persistent presence among families with ties to Arabic-speaking or Islamic cultures. Sidi's meaning as 'my master' carries deep respect, and it is often chosen to honor a familial or spiritual leader.
Sidi is derived from the Arabic word 'sayyid,' meaning 'lord' or 'master,' combined with the first-person possessive suffix. It is traditionally used as a respectful title for men of high status or religious significance, particularly in North and West Africa. Over time, it has also been adopted as a given name, often in honor of a revered figure.
“Sidi” around the world
Where Sidi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sidy, Sidiq
Sibling names for Sidi
Names that share Sidi's style, for a brother or sister.
