The nameSidra
Sidra is an Arabic girl's name rising fast in France.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic sidra, the lote tree. The Quran mentions the Sidrat al-Muntaha, "the lote tree of the utmost boundary".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France around 1990, Sidra grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, especially in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Sidra
Sidra in France
Sidra was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 825 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Sidra. Its rise began around 2014, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Sidra in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 141 births a year on average, against 89 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidra mean?
From the Arabic sidra, the lote tree. The Quran mentions the Sidrat al-Muntaha, "the lote tree of the utmost boundary".
What is the origin of the name Sidra?
Arabic.
Is Sidra a girl's or a boy's name?
Sidra is a girl's name.