Holding steady.
Popularity of Nadina since 1934
Babies named Nadina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nadina is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1934. It saw a modest peak in 1975, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The trajectory has been stable, with very low but consistent usage. Its 1-in-N incidence is unknown due to its rarity, but the name likely appears fewer than five times per year nationally. As a variant of Nadia, it shares a hopeful meaning rooted in Slavic tradition, and its sound evokes familiar ends like Nina or Dina. Though not associated with any particular state or cultural boom, Nadina offers a distinctive alternative to more common names, especially for families honoring Eastern European heritage.
Nadina is likely a diminutive or variant of Nadia, which itself is a diminutive of Nadezhda, the Russian word for 'hope.' The name Nadia gained international popularity through the ballet dancer Nadia Nerina, and Nadezhda has been used in Slavic countries since the Christianization of the region. Nadina appears as a rare but established variant, first recorded in the United States in 1934.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nadi, Nina, Dina
Sibling names for Nadina
Names that share Nadina's style, for a brother or sister.
