Rising since 2010, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Madiha since 1984
Babies named Madiha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Madiha is an Arabic feminine name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1984, when it first appeared in Social Security records. As of 2025, it ranks 4,460th nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 51,847 births. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2010, and its peak year (so far) is 2025, indicating growing appreciation among parents. In New York, the name sees above-average use, reflecting a concentration in communities with Arabic-speaking heritage. Its meaning, 'praiseworthy,' connects it to the widely recognized root H-M-D, shared with Muhammad. Parents drawn to names with spiritual resonance and cross-cultural familiarity may find Madiha an elegant choice.
Madiha is a feminine Arabic name derived from the root ح-م-د (H-M-D), which connotes praise and thanks. It is a direct feminine form of the adjective madīḥ (مَدِيح), meaning 'praiseworthy.' The name shares its root with the more widely known Muhammad and Ahmad, and has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries. In Islamic tradition, the concept of praise (ḥamd) is significant, as it appears in the phrase 'Alhamdulillah' (all praise belongs to God).
Where Madiha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Madiha” around the world
Where Madiha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madi, Diha
Sibling names for Madiha
Names that share Madiha's style, for a brother or sister.
