Nadia
Nadia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑ.di.ə/
Meaning and origin of Nadia
- A female given name from Russian used since the twentieth century.
- A female given name from Arabic
Etymology
Originally the French spelling of На́дя (Nádja), an informal Russian pet form of the virtue name Наде́жда (Nadéžda, “Nadezhda, Nadyezhda”, literally “Hope”), from наде́жда (nadéžda, “hope”), entered as a translation of the Ancient Greek word from ἐλπίς (elpís, “hope”) with the same meaning. See also Ἐλπίς (Elpís, “Elpis”).
How popular is Nadia?
Since 1880, 46,556 girls and 62 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #178 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #4947 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #565 for girls, with 531 babies given the name.
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Nadia FAQ
What does the name Nadia mean?
A female given name from Russian used since the twentieth century. A female given name from Arabic Originally the French spelling of На́дя (Nádja), an informal Russian pet form of the virtue name Наде́жда (Nadéžda, “Nadezhda, Nadyezhda”, literally “Hope”), from наде́жда (nadéžda, “hope”), entered as a translation of the Ancient Greek word from ἐλπίς (elpís, “hope”) with the same meaning. See also Ἐλπίς (Elpís, “Elpis”).
What is the origin of the name Nadia?
Nadia is listed as a name of Russian used since the twentieth century origin.
How popular is the name Nadia?
Since 1880, 46,556 girls and 62 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #178 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #4947 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #565 for girls, with 531 babies given the name.
Is Nadia a boy or girl name?
Nadia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,556 girls and 62 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.