Nadezhda
Nadezhda first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2010, when 17 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nadezhda popular?
Declining Nadezhda is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 | |
| 2000s | 96 | |
| 1990s | 37 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nadezhda mean?
The full Russian/Bulgarian name meaning 'hope', from the Old Slavic word for hope; it was coined as a calque of the Greek name Elpis ('hope'). Traditionally paired with Vera (faith) and Lyubov (love).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadezhda mean?
Nadezhda means hope. The full Russian/Bulgarian name meaning 'hope', from the Old Slavic word for hope; it was coined as a calque of the Greek name Elpis ('hope'). Traditionally paired with Vera (faith) and Lyubov (love).
What is the origin of the name Nadezhda?
Nadezhda is of russian origin.
How do you pronounce Nadezhda?
Nadezhda is pronounced “nah-DYEZH-dah.”
Is Nadezhda a boy or a girl name?
Nadezhda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nadezhda a popular name right now?
Nadezhda is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Nadezhda?
In 2025, Nadezhda ranked #14395 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nadezhda most popular?
Nadezhda was most popular in 2010, when about 17 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nadezhda?
Names similar to Nadezhda include Lyubov.
What names go well with Nadezhda?
russian names that pair well with Nadezhda include Vasily, Lyubov.