Nadia
Nadia first appears in US records in 1911. It peaked in 2005, when 1,923 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 531.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nadia popular?
Declining Nadia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 3,818 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,868 | |
| 2000s | 15,665 | |
| 1990s | 7,134 | |
| 1980s | 5,533 | |
| 1970s | 3,076 | |
| 1960s | 536 | |
| 1950s | 355 | |
| 1940s | 157 | |
| 1930s | 166 | |
| 1920s | 151 | |
| 1910s | 97 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nadia mean?
A Slavic name derived from Russian/Bulgarian Nadezhda, from Old Slavic for 'hope' (Proto-Slavic root naděja). Originally a diminutive of Nadezhda, it is widely used as a given name in its own right. Note: a separate Arabic name Nadiyyah ('tender, delicate') is sometimes conflated with it but is an unrelated root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadia mean?
Nadia means hope. A Slavic name derived from Russian/Bulgarian Nadezhda, from Old Slavic for 'hope' (Proto-Slavic root naděja). Originally a diminutive of Nadezhda, it is widely used as a given name in its own right. Note: a separate Arabic name Nadiyyah ('tender, delicate') is sometimes conflated with it but is an unrelated root.
What is the origin of the name Nadia?
Nadia is of slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Nadia?
Nadia is pronounced “NAH-dee-ah.”
Is Nadia a boy or a girl name?
Nadia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nadia a popular name right now?
Nadia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Nadia?
In 2025, Nadia ranked #565 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nadia most popular?
Nadia was most popular in 2005, when about 1,923 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nadia?
Names similar to Nadia include Vera, Mila, Sofia, Layla.
What names go well with Nadia?
slavic names that pair well with Nadia include Mila, Vera, Milan, Danica, Nikolai.