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 Vesna mean?
Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and renewal.
Nadya vs Vesna
Which is more popular?
Nadya and Vesna are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Nadya | Vesna | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | hope | Spring |
| Origin | slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NAHD-yah | VES-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1963 |
| Peak year | 2006 (115) | 1968 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nadya
Vesna
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nadya | Vesna |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 190 | 15 |
| 2010s | 625 | 18 |
| 2000s | 951 | 0 |
| 1990s | 421 | 24 |
| 1980s | 226 | 66 |
| 1970s | 118 | 84 |
| 1960s | 47 | 41 |
| 1950s | 28 | 0 |
| 1940s | 31 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nadya or Vesna more popular?
Nadya and Vesna are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Nadya and Vesna?
Nadya means hope (slavic origin), while Vesna means Spring (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Nadya or Vesna?
In US records, Nadya first appears in 0 and Vesna in 1963, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.