Siddharth

Siddharth - A very unique male name

Siddharth appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #3586. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Siddharth and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Siddharth? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Siddharth. The baby boy name Siddharth was given to 19 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2507 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 77,173 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Siddharth peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 998.

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Siddharth is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Siddharth is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #1,136 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,900.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Siddharth is where you live.

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Siddharth origin and meaning

Sanskrit

From Sanskrit siddha, 'accomplished', + artha, 'goal, meaning': 'one who has attained his goal'

Siddharth is a Sanskrit name, best known as the birth name of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha — note the final -a in that fuller form. In this shorter spelling it is a common modern Indian name. US use began in 1994 and peaked in 2010.

Attested etymology

Siddharth is a 9 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Siddharth, pop culture references for the name Siddharth and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Siddharth

We've found the following names that sound similar to Siddharth, sorted by popularity.

Stuart / Stewart / Stratton / Sidharth / Stryder / Steward / Siddhartha / Siddarth / Strider / Strother /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Siddharth

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Siddharth a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Siddharth?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sid-HART · /sɪdˈhɑrt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Siddhartha — Fuller Sanskrit form, a separate entry
• Sidharth — Variant transliteration

Famous bearers

• Siddharth — Indian actor known mononymously as Siddharth (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Siddharth carries real spiritual and literary weight in a compact form.

Worth knowing

• Often lengthened to Siddhartha or shortened to Sid; transliteration spellings vary.