Sidahmed
A masculine Arabic name composed of "Sidi" (my master) and "Ahmed" (the praised one).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sidahmed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sidahmed today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sidahmed births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sidahmed. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sidahmed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,761
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Sidahmed: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sidahmed by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sidahmed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sidahmed
Sidahmed is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of two words: "Sid" and "Ahmed." The first part, "Sid," is a title or honorific commonly used in North Africa and the Middle East, meaning "master" or "lord." The second part, "Ahmed," is a widely popular Arabic name meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one."
The name Sidahmed can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic culture and language flourished. The name's association with the title "Sid" suggests a connection to influential figures or those held in high esteem within the community.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Sidahmed can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, where it was recorded as the name of a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. This individual, Sidahmed ibn Abi Talib, was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and religious studies.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Sidahmed. One such individual was Sidahmed al-Maghribi, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. His literary works explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition, earning him recognition as a influential voice in the Arabic literary tradition.
In the 14th century, Sidahmed al-Kabir was a revered Sufi saint and spiritual leader from Morocco. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism had a profound impact on the Sufi movement and influenced generations of followers across North Africa and beyond.
Another prominent figure with the name Sidahmed was Sidahmed Bey, an 18th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat from present-day Tunisia. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and European powers, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of international affairs.
The name Sidahmed also holds significance in the religious and scholarly traditions of Islam. In the 9th century CE, Sidahmed al-Bukhari, a celebrated Islamic scholar from present-day Uzbekistan, compiled one of the most authoritative collections of hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad), known as Sahih al-Bukhari. This seminal work has been widely studied and revered by Muslims worldwide for centuries.
People
Sidahmed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sidahmed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sidahmed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sidahmed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sidahmed going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sidahmed a common name?
We classify Sidahmed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sidahmed most popular?
The single biggest year for Sidahmed was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sidahmed is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sidahmed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sidahmed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sidahmed in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sidahmed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sidahmed in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sidahmed can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Sidahmed as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Sidahmed at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.