Siddhi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "success, achievement, or supernatural power".
Name Census estimates that about 375 living Americans carry the first name Siddhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siddhi today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siddhi births was 2012 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siddhi. 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.
People living today
375
~ 1 in 914,012 Americans
Peak year
2012
30 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,187
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Siddhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siddhi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 167 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Siddhi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siddhi 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 Siddhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Siddhis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Siddhi
The name Siddhi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been influential in the Indian subcontinent. It first appeared in Hindu and Buddhist texts, where it referred to spiritual powers or abilities attained through yogic practices and meditation. The word "siddhi" itself is derived from the Sanskrit root "sidh," which means "to accomplish" or "to achieve."
One of the earliest known references to the name Siddhi can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, a revered Hindu scripture believed to have been composed around the 5th century BCE. In this text, the concept of "siddhi" is mentioned as a supernatural power or perfection attained through spiritual pursuits.
During the medieval period, the name Siddhi became more commonly used as a personal name, particularly among Hindus and Buddhists. It was often given to children with the hope that they would achieve spiritual enlightenment or attain special abilities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Siddhi was Siddhi Buddharakkhita, a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE in present-day Sri Lanka. He is known for his contributions to the study and preservation of Buddhist texts and teachings.
Another notable figure with the name Siddhi was Siddhi Nagarjuna, a renowned Indian philosopher and founder of the Madhyamaka school of Buddhist philosophy, who lived in the 2nd or 3rd century CE. His influential works, such as the "Mulamadhyamakakarika," explored the concept of emptiness and the middle way.
In the 7th century CE, Siddhi Vinayaka was a prominent Hindu philosopher and teacher who wrote several treatises on the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. His works were influential in shaping the understanding of non-dualism and the nature of reality.
During the medieval period, the name Siddhi was also associated with spiritual leaders and saints in both Hinduism and Buddhism. One such figure was Siddhi Siddhanta Shreshtha, a 10th-century Buddhist scholar and teacher from modern-day Nepal, who was renowned for his expertise in tantric practices and esoteric teachings.
In the 16th century, Siddhi Kamalakara was a renowned Hindu philosopher and poet from South India, known for his works on Vedanta and his contributions to the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotional worship and love for the divine.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Siddhi, reflecting its deep roots in the spiritual and philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Siddhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siddhi 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
Siddhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siddhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 375 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siddhi 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 914,012 US residents.
Is Siddhi a common name?
We classify Siddhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 379 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siddhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Siddhi was 2012, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siddhi is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siddhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siddhi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.