UK boy's name
Sadik
An Arabic name meaning honest, sincere, or truthful in nature.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sadik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sadik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Sadik. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sadik ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Sadik.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sadik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Sadik mean?
The name Sadik has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "sadiq," which means "truthful" or "honest." This name has been prevalent in regions where Arabic is spoken or has had significant cultural influence, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sadik can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The word "sadiq" is mentioned several times in the Qur'an, often in the context of describing individuals who are truthful and virtuous.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Sadik. One of the earliest was Sadik ibn Muhammad (699-735 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and the sixth Imam of the Shia Ismaili sect. He was known for his wisdom and piety, and his teachings had a significant impact on the development of Shia Islamic theology.
Another historical figure with the name Sadik was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and chemistry. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.
In the literary realm, Sadik Hidayat (1903-1951) was a prominent Iranian writer and intellectual. His works, which often explored existential themes and societal issues, had a profound impact on modern Persian literature.
In more recent times, Sadik Al-Mahdi (1935-2020) was a Sudanese politician and former Prime Minister of Sudan. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to democratic governance in the 1980s.
Sadik Jalal Al-Azm (born 1934) is a renowned Syrian philosopher and scholar. He has made significant contributions to the fields of secular humanism and the critique of Arab nationalism and political Islam.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sadik, a name that has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, and has been associated with virtues such as truthfulness and honesty.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sadik over time
The chart below shows babies named Sadik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sadik, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sadik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sadik was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4725 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3771 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Sadik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sadik in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sadik was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sadik most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Sadik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sadik?
An Arabic name meaning honest, sincere, or truthful in nature.
How many people are called Sadik in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Sadik across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.