Boy · #8,823 in 2026

Sicarii

The Sicarii were a group of Jewish assassins who were active throughout Judaea in the years leading up to and during the First Jewish–Roman War, which took place at the end of the Second Temple period. Often associated with the Zealots, they conducted a high-profile campaign of targeted assassinations of Romans and of Jews who collaborated with them.

Current Rank
#8,823
Peak Rank
#8,823 (2021)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#8823
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sicarii

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Sicarii were a group of Jewish assassins who were active throughout Judaea in the years leading up to and during the First Jewish–Roman War, which took place at the end of the Second Temple period. Often associated with the Zealots, they conducted a high-profile campaign of targeted assassinations of Romans and of Jews who collaborated with them.

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Etymology
In the Koine Greek of Josephus the term σικάριοι sikarioi was used. In Latin , Sicarii is the plural form of Sicarius "dagger-man", " sickle -man". Sica , possibly from Proto-Albanian *tsikā (whence Albanian thika , "knife"), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱey- ("to sharpen") possibly via Illyrian . In later Latin usage, "sicarius" was also the standard term for a murderer (see, e.g., the Lex Cornelia de Sicariis et Veneficiis ), and to this day "sicario" is a salaried assassin in Spanish and a commissioned murderer in Italian and Portuguese. The term Σικαρίων (Sikariōn) is used in Acts 21:38 of th
Origin & history
See also: Siege of Jerusalem (AD 70) , Zealot Temple Siege , and Pillage of Ein Gedi The Sicarii are known to history from only one source – Josephus . In a 2009 study The Sicarii in Josephus's Judean War , Professor Mark Brighton of Concordia University Irvine wrote that Josephus referred to the Sicarii directly fifteen times in eight separate contexts of The Jewish War : The Sicarii rise during the time of Felix (2.254) They join the rebels (2.425) They raid Engaddi (4.400) Mentioned in a passage about the Idumeans (4.516) The summary condemnation of Jewish rebels (7.253, 254, 262) Masada na

The Story of Sicarii

Sicarii first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 8 Sicariis were born — ranking #8,823 that year. As of 2026, Sicarii ranks #8,823 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Sicariis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sicarii

What does the name Sicarii mean?
The Sicarii were a group of Jewish assassins who were active throughout Judaea in the years leading up to and during the First Jewish–Roman War, which took place at the end of the Second Temple period. Often associated with the Zealots, they conducted a high-profile campaign of targeted assassinations of Romans and of Jews who collaborated with them.
How popular is Sicarii in 2026?
In 2026, Sicarii ranks #8,823 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Sicarii most popular?
Sicarii reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,823 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Sicarii a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sicarii is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sicarii?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sicarii include Ardon, Nemo, Edil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sicarii

Sicarii is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Sicarii's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,823. Use the chart and map above to compare Sicarii's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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