Siddhartha

Siddhartha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈdɑɹtə/ · /sɪˈdɑɹθə/

Meaning and origin of Siddhartha

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used by followers of various faiths of India; notably, the personal name of Buddha.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit सिद्धार्थ (siddhārtha, “one who has accomplished an aim or object, successful, prosperous”), from सिद्ध (siddha, “achievement”) + अर्थ (artha, “meaning, purpose”).

How popular is Siddhartha?

11U.S. babies in 2025
#3420peak rank (2015)
534babies since 1880

Since 1880, 534 boys in the U.S. have been named Siddhartha. Its highest rank for boys was #3420 in 2015. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202533 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Siddhartha FAQ

What does the name Siddhartha mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used by followers of various faiths of India; notably, the personal name of Buddha. Borrowed from Sanskrit सिद्धार्थ (siddhārtha, “one who has accomplished an aim or object, successful, prosperous”), from सिद्ध (siddha, “achievement”) + अर्थ (artha, “meaning, purpose”).

What is the origin of the name Siddhartha?

Siddhartha is listed as a name of Sanskrit used by followers origin.

How popular is the name Siddhartha?

Since 1880, 534 boys in the U.S. have been named Siddhartha. Its highest rank for boys was #3420 in 2015. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Siddhartha a boy or girl name?

Siddhartha is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 534 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.