Nadir
Nadir: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nadir
- A male given name.
Etymology
Unknown. It has been suggested that it is from Arabic نَزِير (nazīr, “rare, trivial”), but if it is Arabic, perhaps more likely would be نَذِير (naḏīr, “auspicious, boding well (?)”). Represents the word 'rare' in Hebrew.
How popular is Nadir?
Since 1880, 1,292 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadir. Its highest rank for boys was #2086 in 1998. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Nadir
Names that peaked around the same time as Nadir and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Nadir FAQ
What does the name Nadir mean?
A male given name. Unknown. It has been suggested that it is from Arabic نَزِير (nazīr, “rare, trivial”), but if it is Arabic, perhaps more likely would be نَذِير (naḏīr, “auspicious, boding well (?)”). Represents the word 'rare' in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Nadir?
Since 1880, 1,292 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadir. Its highest rank for boys was #2086 in 1998. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nadir a boy or girl name?
Nadir is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,292 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.