Nadya
Nadya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2006, when 115 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nadya popular?
Declining Nadya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 190 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 625 | |
| 2000s | 951 | |
| 1990s | 421 | |
| 1980s | 226 | |
| 1970s | 118 | |
| 1960s | 47 | |
| 1950s | 28 | |
| 1940s | 31 | |
| 1930s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nadya mean?
A Slavic short form of Russian Nadezhda ('hope'), from the Old Slavic word for hope. Used both as a nickname and an independent name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadya mean?
Nadya means hope. A Slavic short form of Russian Nadezhda ('hope'), from the Old Slavic word for hope. Used both as a nickname and an independent name.
What is the origin of the name Nadya?
Nadya is of slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Nadya?
Nadya is pronounced “NAHD-yah.”
Is Nadya a boy or a girl name?
Nadya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nadya a popular name right now?
Nadya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Nadya?
In 2025, Nadya ranked #5853 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nadya most popular?
Nadya was most popular in 2006, when about 115 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nadya?
Names similar to Nadya include Yana, Katya, Vesna, Lada, Bogdana.
What names go well with Nadya?
slavic names that pair well with Nadya include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.