MallowbyNames

Siedah

see-AY-dah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Sayda/Saida (Arabic for 'happy, fortunate') or an elaboration of Sia.

Peak popularity
1988
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Siedah since 1984

Babies named Siedah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2347701990200020102020Most births 1988Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s167
1990s104
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Siedah is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984. It reached its highest usage in 1988, the same year a famous song with a similar title was released, though no direct connection can be confirmed. The name has remained consistently uncommon since the 1980s, with fewer than 5 annual registrations in recent decades. No top states have recorded enough births to identify regional preference. Siedah stands out as a soft, melodic choice within the broader trend of late-20th-century invented names.

Siedah first appeared in U.S. records in 1984, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be influenced by names like Sia, Said, or Saida, or created as a distinctive phonetic combination. Its peak usage in 1988 aligns with late-20th-century trends for invented names with soft, melodic sounds.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sia, Siddy

Variants: Sieda, Seida

Sibling names for Siedah

Names that share Siedah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mariyah, Layla, Nia, Zara, Aisha

Brothers: Kai, Zion, Omar, Jalen, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Siedah mean?
The meaning of Siedah is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Saida, an Arabic name meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
How popular is Siedah?
Siedah is very rare. It was given to fewer than 5 babies per year in the U.S. since 1984, with its peak in 1988. It does not rank in the top 1,000 names.
Is Siedah a boy's name or a girl's name?
Siedah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.