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Sidra

Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sidra: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2025.

Sidra carries two distinct roots, the more common being Arabic, where it means “berry tree” or “lotus tree,” a plant associated with the celestial Lote Tree of the Seventh Heaven in Islamic tradition. It can also be a feminine form of the Latin name Sidra, derived from Sidra, meaning “star,” like the constellation of the same name, referencing the brightest star in the harbour of Sidon. Famous bearers include the Canadian-born Hollywood actress Sidra Smith, and musician Sidra Batool, a Pakistani vocalist known for her folk-inspired work. The name also appears in place names, such as the Sidra region in Libya, or the Gulf of Sidra along its coast. A modern variant, Sidrah, is sometimes used in Scotland, with small but steady appearances on birth registers since the 2000s, reflecting a graceful, nature-linked appeal.