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UK name, mostly girls

Sidak

Of Indian origin, meaning lion or brave warrior.

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.

Sidak is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Sidak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1160, with 29 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 29 births.

This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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.

Sidak is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Sidak. 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

  • Sidak ranked #1160 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 29 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 29 girls were registered as Sidak.
  • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sidak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 93.3% of Sidak registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1160

2024

Births in 2024

29

Latest year

Peak year

2024

29 births

Estimated living

42

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Sidak

In England and Wales birth records, Sidak has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 6.7% of registrations are for boys and 93.3% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

93% girls
Boys3 (6.7%)Girls42 (93.3%)

Sidak registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,789 in 2021
  • 3 boys registered in 2021
  • Peak: 2021 (3 births)

Sidak registered for girls

  • Ranked #1,160 in 2024
  • 29 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (29 births)

Meaning

What does Sidak mean?

The name Sidak originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Sid" meaning "attainment" or "perfection" and "Ak" meaning "radiance" or "brilliance."

One of the earliest known references to the name Sidak can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior. This epic, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the longest poems ever written and is a significant part of Indian mythology.

In the 7th century CE, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Sidak Bhattacharya lived in the Indian subcontinent. He is known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his commentary on the works of the famous Indian philosopher and grammarian, Panini.

During the medieval period, a Sufi saint and poet named Sidak Shah, who lived in present-day Pakistan, gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and poetry. He is believed to have lived in the 13th or 14th century and is revered by both Hindus and Muslims in the region.

In more recent times, Sidak Singh Kang, a prominent Sikh freedom fighter and revolutionary, played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1899 and was executed by the British authorities in 1916 for his involvement in the movement.

Another notable figure with the name Sidak is Sidak Singh Sidhu, an Indian field hockey player who represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was born in 1993 and has won several medals for India in various international tournaments.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sidak over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sidak in England and Wales, from 2021 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 Sidak, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 29 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
07152229202120222024

Decades

Sidak by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sidak 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 #1612 42 2

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Names similar to Sidak

FAQ

Sidak: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sidak in the UK right now?

In 2024, Sidak was ranked #1160 for girls in England and Wales, with 29 births registered.

When was Sidak most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 29 babies registered as Sidak in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sidak?

Of Indian origin, meaning lion or brave warrior.

How many people are called Sidak in the UK?

A total of 42 babies have been registered as Sidak across the 2 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.