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.
What does Lada mean?
Lada is a Slavic goddess associated with love, beauty and harmony.
Nadya vs Lada
Which is more popular?
Nadya and Lada are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Nadya | Lada | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | hope | Beauty, harmony |
| Origin | slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NAHD-yah | LAH-dah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1970 |
| Peak year | 2006 (115) | 2012 (11) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nadya
Lada
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nadya | Lada |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 190 | 6 |
| 2010s | 625 | 61 |
| 2000s | 951 | 34 |
| 1990s | 421 | 0 |
| 1980s | 226 | 0 |
| 1970s | 118 | 5 |
| 1960s | 47 | 0 |
| 1950s | 28 | 0 |
| 1940s | 31 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nadya or Lada more popular?
Nadya and Lada are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Nadya and Lada?
Nadya means hope (slavic origin), while Lada means Beauty, harmony (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Nadya or Lada?
In US records, Nadya first appears in 0 and Lada in 1970, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.