Will my child share the name Sidra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 88 UK babies named Sidra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sidra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sidra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sidra is rising: up 439 places since 2020, to #455 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #454 in 2024.

Is Sidra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sidra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Sidra?

Notable people named Sidra include: Sidra Ameen, Sidra Imran and Sidra Stich.

Is Sidra a popular baby name in the United States?

Sidra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sidra is a distinctive choice, ranked #455 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sidra in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#455

About the Name Sidra

2024 marks Sidra's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #454. The name has climbed 440 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sidra is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sidra in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sidra

Sidra Ameen — Sidra Ameen is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan women's national team as a right-handed batter.
Sidra Imran — Sidra Imran is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh from August 2018 to August 2023.
Sidra Stich — Sidra Stich is an American art historian, museum curator, and travel writer based in San Francisco.

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