Declining since 2011, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Nadezhda since 1993
Babies named Nadezhda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Nadezhda, meaning 'hope,' is a classic Slavic name that entered U.S. records in 1993. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, but has since declined; by 2025, its trajectory has been falling steadily since 2011, and it now ranks 13,208 with only 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. The name remains strongly tied to Eastern European heritage, particularly Russian and Bulgarian, where it is associated with virtue and tradition. Though infrequent in the U.S., its diminutive Nadia has gained broader recognition, especially through figures like the mathematician Nadia Murad. The name carries a lyrical and international feel, often evoking a sense of optimism and cultural depth.
Nadezhda is the direct Slavic form of the Greek name Elpis, meaning 'hope.' It was adopted into Russian, Bulgarian, and other Slavic languages as a given name, often associated with the Christian virtue of hope. In Russian, it is one of the three 'Sister Virtues' along with Vera (faith) and Lyubov (love), names that became common in the 19th century and remain traditional.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nadya, Nadya, Nadya, Nadia
Sibling names for Nadezhda
Names that share Nadezhda's style, for a brother or sister.
