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Sidra
GirlLatin, Arabic· “of the stars”
- Meaning
- of the stars
- Origin
- Latin, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- SID-ruh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,366
- US babies 2025
- 162
- Best rank
- #1,366 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sidra
Sidra is a Latin and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “of the stars”.
Sidra has two possible sources, and families often hear both. In Latin, sidus means "star" or "constellation," and sidereus means "of the stars," so the name is often read as "starlike." In Arabic, sidra is the lote tree. Sidrat al-Muntaha, "the lote tree of the utmost boundary," is mentioned in the Quran, and Islamic tradition places it at the edge of the seventh heaven. It is said SID-ruh. The name is used in Pakistan and the Arab world and occasionally in English-speaking countries. Sid and Sidi are possible short forms, and Sierra and Sadie are close in sound.
Popularity over time
Sidra first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,366, and its highest count, 162 babies. Use has grown 363% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,685 in 1950, #5,500 in 1980, #4,513 in 2000, #6,158 in 2010, and #1,366 in 2025. Of the 1,883 US girls named Sidra since records began, 36% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 395 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Avaya, Marbella, Scotlyn, Devorah, and Chava.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sidra ranked highest in Minnesota, Ohio, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #375 | 15 |
| Ohio | #620 | 17 |
| Virginia | #754 | 10 |
| New York | #896 | 18 |
| Washington | #898 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sidra is usually pronounced SID-ruh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Sidra
A few middle names that flow with Sidra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sidra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidra mean?
Sidra is a Latin and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “of the stars”.
What is the origin of the name Sidra?
Sidra has Latin and Arabic roots. Sidra has two possible sources, and families often hear both.
Is Sidra a popular name?
Not especially. Sidra ranked #1,366 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sidra a boy or girl name?
Sidra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sidra?
Sidra is usually pronounced SID-ruh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings