Declining since 2004, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Nadiya since 1978
Babies named Nadiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 598 |
| 2010s | 496 |
| 2020s | 235 |
Meaning & origin
Nadiya is an Arabic name meaning 'caller' or 'summoner,' rooted in the call to prayer. It entered U.S. records in 1978 but remains rare, ranking 4,546 in 2025 with about 1 in 53,576 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2003, after which it has been falling in use, especially since 2004. The name is most popular in Minnesota among top states. Nadiya shares roots with the more common Nadia and offers a melodic, meaningful alternative. While its use is modest, it carries cultural depth and a soft, distinctive sound that appeals to families seeking an authentic Arabic name.
Nadiya is a feminine Arabic name derived from the root n-d-w, meaning 'to call, to summon.' It is often understood as 'one who calls (to prayer)' or 'inviter.' The name shares this root with the word 'muezzin.' Nadiya has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and gained some international recognition through public figures and as a variant of Nadia.
Where Nadiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nadiya” around the world
Where Nadiya 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, Nads, Dee
Sibling names for Nadiya
Names that share Nadiya's style, for a brother or sister.
