Nadia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nadia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nadia?
Nadia is spelled N-A-D-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Nadia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nadia is commonly associated with the meaning “hope” in Slavic languages.
- Origin
- Nadia is used in Slavic languages and may derive from a Slavic root meaning “hope.”
- Pronunciation
- NAH-dee-ah · 3 syllables
Nadia Popularity in 2025
Rank#565
Recorded Births531
- Girls usage fell 52 places to #565 and recorded 69 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nadia Mean?
Nadia is commonly associated with the meaning “hope” in Slavic languages.
Origin: Nadia is used in Slavic languages and may derive from a Slavic root meaning “hope.”
How Do You Pronounce Nadia?
PronunciationNAH-dee-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Nadia?
- History
- The name Nadia has been used in various Slavic-speaking countries and appears in literature and records, though its first historical use is not precisely documented.
Nadia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 531 | #565 |
| 2024 | Girls | 600 | #513 |
| 2023 | Girls | 625 | #489 |
| 2022 | Girls | 720 | #437 |
| 2021 | Girls | 684 | #459 |
| 2020 | Girls | 658 | #468 |
| 2019 | Girls | 756 | #414 |
| 2018 | Girls | 779 | #394 |
| 2017 | Girls | 783 | #401 |
| 2016 | Girls | 915 | #358 |
| 2015 | Girls | 953 | #345 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,126 | #288 |
| 2013 | Girls | 996 | #325 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,090 | #293 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,182 | #270 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,288 | #248 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,345 | #246 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,540 | #219 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,721 | #198 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,870 | #188 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,923 | #178 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,585 | #214 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
When Was Nadia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
1,923 recorded births
National rank #178
2006 · Girls
1,870 recorded births
National rank #188
2007 · Girls
1,721 recorded births
National rank #198
2004 · Girls
1,585 recorded births
National rank #214
Where Nadia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #250 | 22 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| MD | #354 | 15 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |
| NJ | #362 | 22 |
| WI | #420 | 12 |
| CO | #428 | 13 |
| VA | #465 | 17 |