Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadiyah since 1976
Babies named Hadiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Hadiyah entered U.S. records in 1976, a decade that marked a gradual diversification of naming practices. As of the latest data (2023), it ranks 8,860th with roughly 1 in 146,115 female newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2000, reflecting a broader interest in Arabic-origin names during that period. While not among the most common, Hadiyah has maintained a stable trajectory, never experiencing dramatic swings in usage. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting even distribution across the country. The name carries spiritual resonance for Muslim families and remains a distinctive choice outside of its communities of origin.
Hadiyah is a feminine Arabic name derived from the root H-D-Y, meaning 'gift' or 'guide to righteousness'. It is closely related to the masculine name Hadi and shares its root with 'hidayah' (guidance). The name has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. Its modern use in English-speaking countries gained modest visibility from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hadi, Diyah
Variants: Hadiya, Hadeyah, Hadiyya
Sibling names for Hadiyah
Names that share Hadiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
