Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Nadira since 1972
Babies named Nadira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 306 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Nadira first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and reached its highest usage in 2000 (peak year), with a rank of 7133 in 2025 and an estimated 1 in 107,151 births. The name has shown a stable trajectory over recent decades, maintaining a steady but uncommon presence. Its Arabic origin and elegant meaning have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name. Though not widely used in any single state, Nadira's cross-cultural recognition gives it a quiet, enduring charm.
Nadira derives from the Arabic root n-d-r, meaning 'rare' or 'precious.' It is the feminine form of Nadir, used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities in South Asia. The name has been in use for centuries, though it gained some visibility in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
“Nadira” around the world
Where Nadira 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: Nadi, Dira, Nara
Variants: Nadirah, Nadyra
Sibling names for Nadira
Names that share Nadira's style, for a brother or sister.
