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Hadia

هاديةhah-DEE-ah · A name derived from the Arabic word for 'guide' or 'leader', often associated with guidance.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,172
Babies named in 2025
34
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 47,273 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1990

Rising since 1990, #4,172 for girls today.

Popularity of Hadia since 1988

Babies named Hadia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1123341990200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s69
2000s169
2010s210
2020s157

Meaning & origin

Hadia is an Arabic name meaning 'guide' or 'leader', derived from the root h-d-y. It has been in use in the United States since 1988, gradually rising in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 4,172 with a rate of 1 in 47,273 births, and its peak year was 2025, indicating a growing trend since the 1990s. The name is most popular in California, reflecting its appeal in diverse communities. Hadia remains a distinctive choice, connecting bearers to Arabic linguistic and cultural heritage.

Hadia is the feminine form of Hadi, derived from the Arabic root h-d-y, meaning 'to guide'. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally. The name has seen increased usage in the United States since the late 20th century.

Where Hadia is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Hadia” around the world

Where Hadia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    25

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Hadi, Dia

Variants: Hadiya, Hadiyah, Hadeya

Sibling names for Hadia

Names that share Hadia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Nadia, Amina, Samira, Zara

Brothers: Adam, Omar, Yusuf, Zayn, Jamal

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hadia mean?
Hadia means 'guide' or 'leader' in Arabic.
How popular is the name Hadia?
Hadia ranked 4,172 in the United States in 2025, with approximately 1 in 47,273 baby girls given that name.
Is Hadia a boy or girl name?
Hadia is primarily a girl's name.