Declining since 2006, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Nadiah since 1981
Babies named Nadiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 222 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Nadiah is a feminine name that represents a spelling variant of the more familiar Nadia. While Nadia has widely recognized roots in Arabic (meaning 'rare, precious') and Slavic languages (as a short form of Nadezhda, meaning 'hope'), Nadiah remains a less common choice. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th in U.S. births, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. Its usage has been falling since 2006, after reaching a peak in 2012. The name is not concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution. For parents seeking a name with international flair that is both familiar and distinctive, Nadiah offers a subtle twist on a classic.
Nadiah is a variant of Nadia, which itself comes from the Arabic نادرة (nādirah), meaning 'rare, precious' or 'delicate'. It is also sometimes associated with the Russian name Nadya, a diminutive of Nadezhda ('hope'), though this connection is debated. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world through various cultural influences, including the character Nadia from the 1983 film 'The Return of the Soldier'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nadi, Dee
Sibling names for Nadiah
Names that share Nadiah's style, for a brother or sister.
