Sidra

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Pronounced SID-ruh /ˈsɪd.ɹə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing the highest point in heaven; also interpreted as 'like a star' (from Latin sidus).Medium

In 30 seconds: Sidra is an Arabic name for the lote tree mentioned in the Quran, a symbol of heaven's highest point, and is also read as 'like a star' from the Latin sidus.

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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu

MeaningFrom Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing the highest point in heaven; also interpreted as 'like a star' (from Latin sidus).

U.S. rank (2025)#1366 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births162 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,883

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

In Arabic, Sidra refers to the sidrah or lote tree, which appears in the Quran marking the highest point in heaven, giving the name a deeply sacred resonance. A separate reading connects it to the Latin sidus, 'star', so it can also be taken to mean 'like a star'. These two strands give Sidra both a spiritual and a celestial meaning.

Variants such as Cedra and Seedra render the same sound in different spellings. The name's twin associations, a heavenly tree and a star, give it an unusually layered symbolism.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sidra is 'order, sequence', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

CedraSeedra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sidra mean?

Sidra is usually explained as meaning 'order, sequence' and is most often linked with Pakistani tradition.

How do you pronounce Sidra?

It's commonly said SID-ruh /ˈsɪd.ɹə/.

Is Sidra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sidra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sidra?

In 2024, Sidra ranked #1641 in the U.S. for girls, with 126 births recorded.