What does Bogdana mean?
Bogdana means “given by God,” the feminine of Bogdan.
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.
Bogdana vs Nadya
Which is more popular?
Bogdana and Nadya are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Bogdana | Nadya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | hope |
| Origin | Slavic | slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAH-nah | NAHD-yah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2006 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2006 (6) | 2006 (115) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdana
Nadya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdana | Nadya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 190 |
| 2010s | 0 | 625 |
| 2000s | 6 | 951 |
| 1990s | 0 | 421 |
| 1980s | 0 | 226 |
| 1970s | 0 | 118 |
| 1960s | 0 | 47 |
| 1950s | 0 | 28 |
| 1940s | 0 | 31 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdana or Nadya more popular?
Bogdana and Nadya are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Bogdana and Nadya?
Bogdana means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Nadya means hope (slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdana or Nadya?
In US records, Bogdana first appears in 2006 and Nadya in 0, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.