A diminutive form of Siddalee; possibly meaning 'star' or 'meadow'
Sidda is most famously recognized as a shortened form of the invented name Siddalee, popularized by the novel 'Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often interpreted as a combination of names like Sarah and Lee, or linked to the Sanskrit 'Siddha' meaning 'achieved' or 'perfected'. In a Western context, it functions as a modern, literary nickname-turned-name.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Sidda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and playwright daughter of Vivi Abbott Walker · Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
