Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Tzadik

Tzadik is a title in Judaism given to people considered righteous, such as biblical figures and later spiritual masters. The root of the word ṣadiq, is, which relates to "justice" or "righteousness". When applied to a righteous woman, the term is inflected as tzadeket singularly or tzidkaniot in the plural.

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#12,323 (2022)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12323
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tzadik

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

Tzadik is a title in Judaism given to people considered righteous, such as biblical figures and later spiritual masters. The root of the word ṣadiq, is, which relates to "justice" or "righteousness". When applied to a righteous woman, the term is inflected as tzadeket singularly or tzidkaniot in the plural.

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Etymology
Part of a series on Kabbalah Concepts Ein Sof Tzimtzum Ohr Ayin and Yesh Sefirot Four Worlds Seder hishtalshelut Tree of Life The path of the flaming sword Merkavah Jewish angelic hierarchy Shekhinah Partzufim Qlippoth Tohu and Tikun Sparks of holiness Messianic rectification Gilgul Kabbalistic astrology Gematria Notarikon Temurah Names of God in Judaism Shemhamphorasch Tzadik Tzadikim Nistarim Anthropomorphism in Kabbalah Panentheism History Pre-Kabbalistic Jewish mysticism Tannaim Heichalot Sefer Yetzirah Chassidei Ashkenaz Medieval Bahir Toledano tradition Prophetic Kabbalah Zohar Kabbalist

The Story of Tzadik

American parents first put Tzadik on the record books as a baby boy name in 2022, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 5 Tzadiks were born — ranking #12,323 that year. Tzadik last appeared in the published SSA data in 2022, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2020s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tzadik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tzadik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Tzaddik
  • Tadic
  • Tradoc
  • Tradic
  • Dyadic
  • Triadic
  • Acidic
  • Dedic
  • Dudek
  • Azotic
  • Chadic
  • Tadlock

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tzadik

What does the name Tzadik mean?
Tzadik is a title in Judaism given to people considered righteous, such as biblical figures and later spiritual masters. The root of the word ṣadiq, is, which relates to "justice" or "righteousness". When applied to a righteous woman, the term is inflected as tzadeket singularly or tzidkaniot in the plural.
How popular is Tzadik in 2026?
In 2026, Tzadik ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tzadik most popular?
Tzadik reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #12,323 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Tzadik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tzadik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tzadik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tzadik include Aadhrit, Aavyaan, Ababacar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tzadik

Tzadik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Tzadik's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #12,323. Use the chart and map above to compare Tzadik'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.