Siddiq
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "truthful" or "honest".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Siddiq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Siddiq today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siddiq births was 2003 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siddiq. 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
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2003
12 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,893
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Siddiq: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siddiq 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 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Siddiq remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siddiq 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 Siddiq 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 Siddiq
The name Siddiq has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "sidq," which means truthfulness, honesty, or sincerity. The name carries a strong religious and moral connotation in Islamic culture, as truthfulness is considered a highly valued virtue in the teachings of Islam.
In early Islamic history, the name Siddiq was bestowed upon Abu Bakr, one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam after the Prophet's death in 632 CE. He was known as "Al-Siddiq" (The Truthful) for his unwavering belief and support of Muhammad's message from the very beginning.
The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions the concept of "siddiq" several times, emphasizing the importance of being truthful and sincere in one's beliefs and actions. The name Siddiq became associated with these virtues and was subsequently adopted by Muslims across various regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Siddiq can be found in the biographical accounts of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, who lived from 573 CE to 634 CE. He played a crucial role in the early days of Islam and is highly revered by Muslims worldwide.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Siddiq, including:
1. Siddiq Hasan Khan (1832-1890), an Indian philosopher and Islamic scholar, known for his contributions to the revival of Islamic thought in the 19th century.
2. Siddiq Salik (1857-1938), an Afghan poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Afghanistan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
3. Siddiq Fakhri (1894-1952), an Egyptian writer, journalist, and political activist, known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for Egyptian independence.
4. Siddiq Guzarab (1876-1938), an Afghan poet and scholar, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Afghan literature.
5. Siddiq Chowdhury (1928-2012), a Bangladeshi politician and statesman, who served as the President of Bangladesh from 1977 to 1981.
The name Siddiq continues to be widely used in various Muslim communities around the world, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Africa. Its strong association with truthfulness and sincerity has made it a popular choice for parents seeking to instill these values in their children.
People
Siddiq + last name combinations
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FAQ
Siddiq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siddiq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siddiq 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Siddiq a common name?
We classify Siddiq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siddiq most popular?
The single biggest year for Siddiq was 2003, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siddiq is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siddiq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siddiq 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.
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.