Nadia
Nadia is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “hope, caller, announcer.” It ranked #565 in the United States in 2025. Nadia is an Arabic name meaning 'hope' or 'caller.'
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how do you pronounce Nadia?
NAH-dee-ah
where does the name Nadia come from?
The French spelling of Nadya, a Russian pet form of Nadezhda, hope, itself a translation of the Greek word for hope. Its variants include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya and Nadiia, most of Arabic or Slavic origin.
It is also widely used in Slavic languages where it derives from the word 'nadezhda' meaning 'hope.' This cross-cultural appeal has made it one of the most internationally recognized Arabic names.
how popular is this name?
Nadia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 50 years since 1976. It peaked at #178 in 2005, and ranked #565 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #565 |
| 2024 | #513 |
| 2023 | #489 |
| 2022 | #437 |
| 2021 | #459 |
| 2020 | #468 |
| 2019 | #414 |
| 2018 | #394 |
| 2017 | #401 |
| 2016 | #358 |
| 2010 | #248 |
| 2005 | #178 |
| 2000 | #256 |
| 1990 | #395 |
| 1980 | #409 |
| 1976 | #360 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Nadia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Nadia?
- Nadia Comaneci (Romanian gymnast)
- Nadia Murad (Iraqi Nobel Peace Prize laureate)
- Nadia Boulanger (French composer and conductor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Nadia?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Nadia?
what names go well with Nadia?
Sibling names that share Nadia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Nadia
What does the name Nadia mean?
Nadia means “hope, caller, announcer”.
What is the origin of the name Nadia?
Nadia comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine and Nadiya.
How popular is the name Nadia?
Nadia ranked #565 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2005, at #178, and it has spent 50 years in the top 1,000 since 1976.
Is Nadia a boy or girl name?
Nadia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Nadia?
Nadia is pronounced NAH-dee-ah, with 3 syllables.
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