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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hope (Slavic, from Nadezhda); also 'tender' in Arabic usage
- Origin
- Slavic/Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NAH-dee-ah
Nadia carries two meanings depending on the tradition you trace it through: "hope," from the Slavic name Nadezhda, and "tender," as used in Arabic. Its Slavic/Arabic origin lines up with its pronunciation, NAH-dee-ah, and it has a worldly, classic feel. Social Security Administration records show the name in use every year from 1911 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Nadia
Meaning: Hope (Slavic, from Nadezhda); also 'tender' in Arabic usage.
Origin: Slavic/Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nadia
NAH-dee-ahIPA /ˈnɑːdiə/
Popularity of Nadia
Nadia peaked at #178 in 2005, when 1,923 baby girls were given the name, and by 2024 had settled to #513, with 598 babies sharing it that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Nadia mean?
Hope (Slavic, from Nadezhda); also ‘tender’ in Arabic usage. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nadia?
Nadia is pronounced NAH-dee-ah (IPA: /ˈnɑːdiə/).
Is Nadia a popular name right now?
Nadia peaked at #178 in 2005 and is ranked #513 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)
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