Nadia

At a Glance: Name: Nadia – Meaning: hope (Slavic, from Nadezhda); also 'tender' in Arabic usage – Origin: Slavic/Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NAH-dee-ah

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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

Phonetic: NAH-dee-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nadia mean?

Hope (slavic, from nadezhda); also ‘tender’ in arabic usage. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nadia)

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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