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Siddiq

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Pronounced sih-DEEK /sɪˈdiːk/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic siddiq, 'truthful; one who affirms the truth'. It is best known as the epithet of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first caliph and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad — a title of high honour, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of high honour: Siddiq means 'truthful' — the epithet of Abu Bakr (said 'sih-DEEK'). We note that respectfully.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic siddiq, 'truthful; one who affirms the truth'. It is best known as the epithet of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first caliph and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad — a title of high honour, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#13893 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Siddiq is Arabic for 'truthful; one who affirms the truth'. Its weight comes from Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first caliph, whose epithet it is — a title of the highest honour in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully. As a given name it is used across the Muslim world, from the Arab lands to South Africa and South Asia. Upright, dignified, and clear (said 'sih-DEEK').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried by Muslim families. Rare, honourable, and clear-meaninged.

Did you know? Siddiq means 'truthful', and it is the honorific by which Abu Bakr — the first caliph and a companion of the Prophet Muhammad — is known: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq. Families give it as a wish for honesty, which we note respectfully (said 'sih-DEEK').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Siddiq — Arabic 'truthful'; epithet of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

Variations

SadiqSiddiqueSideeq

Nicknames

SidDiq

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siddiq mean?

Siddiq is Arabic for 'truthful; one who affirms the truth'. It is the honorific epithet of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Siddiq?

It's said sih-DEEK /sɪˈdiːk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Siddiq a boy or girl name?

Siddiq is a boy's name.

How popular is Siddiq?

Siddiq is a rare name for boys in the U.S.