Nadira Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Nadira – Meaning: rare, exceptional – Origin: Arabic (disputed root, feminine form of Nadir) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: nah-DEER-uh

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Nadira is an Arabic name meaning rare, exceptional — it's the feminine form of Nadir, though the exact root is disputed among scholars. If you want a name whose meaning is stated plainly rather than left open to interpretation, this is one where "rare" and "exceptional" are built right into the word itself.

Meaning & Origin of Nadira

Meaning: Rare, exceptional.

Origin: Arabic (disputed root, feminine form of Nadir).

How to Pronounce Nadira

Phonetic: nah-DEER-uh   IPA: /nɑːˈdɪərə/

Popularity of Nadira

Nadira's biggest year in U.S. birth records was 2000, when it ranked #3107 with 45 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #7460, with just 15 babies named Nadira.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Nadira mean?

Rare, exceptional.

How do you pronounce Nadira?

Nadira is pronounced nah-DEER-uh (IPA: /nɑːˈdɪərə/).

Is Nadira a popular name right now?

Nadira peaked at #3107 in 2000 and is ranked #7460 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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