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Naudia

NAW-dee-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Nadia or Claudia.

Peak popularity
2002
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2001

Declining since 2001.

Popularity of Naudia since 1977

Babies named Naudia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

295988198020002020Most births 2002Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s12
1980s81
1990s285
2000s710
2010s282
2020s50

Meaning & origin

Naudia is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1977. Its peak year was 2002, after which its usage began a steady decline that continues through 2025. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States, and its one-in-N statistic is therefore unavailable. It is most likely a modern invention, perhaps influenced by the similar-sounding Nadia or Claudia. Although Naudia has no specific top states (as data is sparse), it has been chosen by a small number of parents each year, reflecting a taste for distinctive, contemporary-sounding names.

Naudia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and is likely a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Nadia or Claudia. It has no clear historical or linguistic derivation and is best understood as a contemporary invented name.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Naudie, Nia

Sibling names for Naudia

Names that share Naudia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Nadia, Natalia, Nora, Naya, Niamh

Brothers: Noah, Nathan, Nico, Nate, Nash

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Naudia mean?
Naudia is of uncertain origin, but it may be a variant of Nadia (which means 'hope' in Russian) or Claudia (meaning 'lame' in Latin).
How popular is the name Naudia?
Naudia is quite rare; it peaked in 2002 but has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. In 2025, it is given to fewer than 5 girls per year nationally.
Is Naudia a boy or girl name?
Naudia is almost exclusively used for girls.