Sadiq
Borrowed from Arabic صَدِيق (ṣadīq, “friend”).
Every Sadiq since 1981 — 682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sadiq
Sadiq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,355 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 682 American babies have been named Sadiq. Its peak came in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sadiq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sadiq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,355 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,853 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,212 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,172 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,295 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,961 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,049 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,584 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,658 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,178 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,644 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,677 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,880 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,893 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,578 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,482 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,304 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,108 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,505 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,889 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,089 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,349 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,438 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,257 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,385 |
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Famous people named Sadiq
- Sadiq Khan Politician · b. 1970
- Sadiq al-Mahdi Politician · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sadiq mean?
Borrowed from Arabic صَدِيق (ṣadīq, “friend”).
How popular is the name Sadiq in 2025?
Sadiq ranked #5,355 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sadiq?
682 babies have been named Sadiq in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sadiq most popular?
Sadiq peaked in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Sadiq a boy or girl name?
Sadiq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sadiq rising or falling?
Sadiq is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sadiq?
Well-known people named Sadiq include Sadiq Khan (politician), Sadiq al-Mahdi (politician).