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Sedra

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Pronounced SED-rah /ˈsɛd.rɑ/High

Meaning: Variant of Sidra — Arabic sidrah, the lote tree, especially the celestial Sidrat al-Muntaha of the QuranMedium

In 30 seconds: A tree at the very edge of heaven: Sedra spells Sidra — the Quran's celestial lote tree marking the boundary no creature passes. Mystical, serene, and richly symbolic.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningVariant of Sidra — Arabic sidrah, the lote tree, especially the celestial Sidrat al-Muntaha of the Quran
U.S. rank (2025)#3893 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sedra is a variant of Sidra — from Arabic sidrah, the lote tree, most famously the Sidrat al-Muntaha, the celestial lote tree of the Quran's account of the Prophet's ascension. A serene, symbolic name across the Muslim world (also the name of a major Qatari institution).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, heaven-tree at the root, and mystical.

Did you know? The Sidrat al-Muntaha — the lote tree behind Sedra — marks, in the Quran, the utmost boundary of the heavens, beyond which none may pass; a tree at the edge of the divine.
Overall data confidence 70%
Arabic references — sidrah — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sedra mean?

Sedra is a variant of Sidra, the Arabic lote tree — especially the celestial tree of the Quran.

How do you pronounce Sedra?

It's said SED-rah /ˈsɛd.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sedra a boy or girl name?

Sedra is a girl's name.

How popular is Sedra?

Sedra is a rare name in the U.S.

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