Siddeeq
One who has lofty moral principles and integrity.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Siddeeq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Siddeeq today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siddeeq births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siddeeq. 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 Siddeeq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,324
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Siddeeq: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siddeeq from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siddeeq 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 Siddeeq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siddeeq
The name Siddeeq has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "siddiq," which means truthful, honest, or righteous. The name is closely associated with the concept of truthfulness and integrity in Islamic teachings.
One of the most prominent historical figures associated with this name is Abu Bakr Siddeeq (573-634 CE), a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam. He was given the title "Siddeeq" by the Prophet himself, which means "the truthful one," due to his unwavering faith and loyalty to the Islamic teachings.
In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the name Siddeeq is mentioned in reference to those who are truthful and steadfast in their faith. The Quran emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and encourages believers to be among the "Siddiqeen," or the truthful ones.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Siddeeq. One such figure is Al-Siddiq al-Akbar (1008-1072 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia. Another prominent individual is Siddeeq Hasan Khan (1832-1890), a prominent Indian Muslim philosopher and social reformer.
In the Indian subcontinent, the name Siddeeq gained popularity among Muslim communities, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic influence. Notable individuals include Siddeeq Masood (1912-1949), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from undivided India, and Siddeeq Ismail (1924-2016), a prominent Pakistani writer and intellectual.
Beyond the Islamic world, the name Siddeeq has also been adopted by other cultures and communities, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation. For example, in the African-American community, the name Sidique or Sideeq has been used, reflecting the influence of Arabic and Islamic traditions.
People
Siddeeq + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Siddeeq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siddeeq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siddeeq 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Siddeeq a common name?
We classify Siddeeq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siddeeq most popular?
The single biggest year for Siddeeq was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siddeeq is about 37 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 Siddeeq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Siddeeq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siddeeq 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 Siddeeq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Siddeeq 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 Siddeeq 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 Siddeeq as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Siddeeq, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.