Nadia name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 13th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Usage: Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, German, Italian, Russian, African, French and Swahili

Pronunciation: nah-dee-ah

Meaning: Caller, Moist, Tender, Delicate, Hopeful, Announcer, The Beginning, Hope, First and Black

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What does Nadia mean?
Variations of Nadia
Nicknames for Nadia
Middle Names for Nadia
How popular is Nadia?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Nadia
Famous People Named Nadia
Lists having Nadia

What does Nadia mean?

Darling Nadia especially is used in French, German, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Swahili, Italian, English, Marathi, Russian and African aimed at both sexes, meaning of Nadia is "Caller, Moist, Tender, Delicate, Hopeful, Announcer, The Beginning, Hope, First or Black" is originated from Arabic and Russian.

Nadia is resulted from Nadège. Origin of Renowned Nadège is in Russian, meaning of Nadège is "Hope" is primarily used in French. Nadia is shortened form of Nadiyya. Meaning of Nadiyya is Tender, Delicate Moist Tender and Delicate is chiefly used in Arabic is originated from Arabic.

Nadia is shortened form of Nadezhda. Nadezhda is resulted from Nadia. Origin of Trendy Nadezhda is in Russian language, meaning of Nadezhda is "Hope" is predominantly used in Slavic and Russian.

Nadia is celebrated on September 18.

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How do I pronounce Nadia?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Nadia is nah-dee-ah. n(a)-dia is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Nadia

Naadiya, Nadina, Nadezhda, Nadine, Nada, Nadda, Nadege, Nadazhda, Nadiné, Nadja, Nadah

Nicknames for Nadia

The name Nadia has plenty of nicknames like:

Names that rhyme with Nadia

How popular is the name Nadia?

Nadia was a popular name in United States. Over 41988 babies have been given the first name in 117 years. When at its peak in 2005, the moniker grabbed the 178th spot and 1920 baby girls were given the name.

However after 117 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 42 times Also, Nadia was a popular name in France.

Over 74070 babies have been named Nadia since 1900. When at the peak of its usage in 1966, 2487 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 37th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 119 years. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 20 times Also, a popular name in Spain having over 5212 recievers in 13 years of usage.

At the peak of its usage in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 88th spot and 506 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 13 times

In England and Wales, Nadia was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 5267 babies.

At its zenith in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, Nadia used to be a common name in Denmark, first appeared in 1993 and over 1500 babies have been given the name in 8 years.

At its zenith in 1994,. After 8 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 8 times

Nadia is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1973 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 116 on girl names chart when 58 babies were given the name Nadia. Over 892 people have been named Nadia in Ireland.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 84 on girl names chart when 77 babies were given the name Nadia.

Over 813 babies in Switzerland have been named Nadia. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. Recently in 2017, 66 babies were given Nadia and it reached its peak ranking, 213 on girl names chart.

There are over 280 babies that have been given the name Nadia in Netherlands. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 211 on girl names chart when 54 babies were given the name Nadia. Over 648 people have been named Nadia in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Nadia is extremely popular in Morocco where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Algeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Italy and Sudan.

Also the baby name is popular in Iraq, Brazil, Tunisia, Mozambique, Yemen, Madagascar, Mexico, Burundi, Libya, Jordan, Haiti, Indonesia, Congo, Eritrea, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Canada, Rwanda, Argentina, Sierra Leone, Angola, England, Syria, Palestine, Central African Republic, Ghana, Chad, Chile, Kuwait, Togo, Ethiopia, Philippines, Israel, Poland, Peru, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.

As per our research, over 2470000 babies have been bestowed Nadia around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			393	776
2017			400	777
2016			358	908
2015			345	948
2014			288	1124

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Nadia in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	17	3956	719
	0	0	0	476

What numerology tells about Nadia?

Let go off your past, you are not what happened to you rather what you choose to be. Make new mistakes and stop obsessing over old ones. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. Nothing can change your mind about something if you truly believe you are the one that's right. You love people back but not with the same intensity they love and care about you.

If you like Nadia, you would love these names

Lahab - Boy name Lahab is mostly used in Hindi and Arabic languages, meaning of Lahab is "Profit"
Fiddah means Silver is used in Sindhi and Arabic is used as a unisex name
Mueez - Isolated and Modern boy name Mueez means "A Person who Gives Shelter / Protection, The Giver of Might or Glory or One who Gives Protection" is particulary used in Sindhi and Arabic
Champa - Unisex name Champa is predominantly used in Kannada, Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning of Champa is "A Flower or Soothing" is originated from Sanskrit
Naweed - Used substantially in Arabic, Arabic and Sindhi atypical, Naweed means "Good News or Glad Tiding" is aimed at both genders

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Middle names for Nadia

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Famous people named Nadia

Nadia Younes, Egyptian national
Nadia Boulanger, French composer, conductor, and teacher
Nadia Cortassa, athlete from Italy
Nadia Anjuman, poet from Afghanistan
Nadia Chilkovsky Nahumck, pioneer in modern dance
Nadia McCaffrey, married an American
Nadia Yassine, head of the women's branch of the Moroccan Islamist movement Al Adl Wa Al Ihssane

Nadia Cavalera, Italian novelist, poet and literary critic
Nadia Dandolo, Italian long-distance runner
Nadia Bakhurji, Saudi Interior architect
Nadia Jebril, journalist and TV host at the Swedish television,
Nadia Geller, American interior designer
Nadia Comăneci, Romanian retired gymnast and a five-time Olympic gold medalist
Nadia Sawalha, British actress and television presenter
Nadia Petrova, Russian former professional tennis player
Nadia Almada, British reality television star
Nadia Davy, track and field athlete
Nadia Santos, fictional character
Nadia Bjorlin, American actress, singer, and model
Nadia Styger, former Swiss World Cup alpine ski racer

Nadia Di Cello, Argentine actress
Nadia López, Mexican singer and reality television star and grammy nominee singer
Nadia Chambers, Welsh actress
Nadia Chafik, Moroccan novelist
Nadia Tass, film director, producer and actress, originally
Nadia Lutfi, retired Egyptian actress
Nadia Ali, Pakistani-American singer-songwriter
Nadia Farès, French actress
Nadia Abu El Haj, American academic with a PhD in Anthropology
Nadia Litz, Canadian actress and director
Nadia Turner, performer best known for competing
Nadia Buari, Ghanaian actress
Nadia Khan, Pakistani Television actress
Nadia Ejjafini, Moroccan-born long-distance runner
Nadia Nerina, South African dancer

Nadia Wheatley, Australian writer whose work includes picture books
Nadia Nitro in Mr. Big Dicks Hot Chicks #4 as Actress
Nadia Hamzeh in Fiasco as Director
Nadia Ahern in The Clean-Up Crew as Actress
Nadia Benois in Vice Versa as Costume Designer
Nadia Kapler in Laurette ou L'amour voleur as Actress
Nadia Destro in Estupro as Actress
Nadia Albina in Episode #1.4 as Actress
Nadia Essadiqi in Incendies as Actress
Nadia Cassini is an American actress and showgirl of Italian origin famous for her performances in films of the Italian erotic comedy of the 70s and 80s.
Nadia Bilchik characterized the pivotal role of Nadia in 1989 comedy flick Nipagesh Basafari.

Nadia Carlomagno played leading role of Stella in 2001 comedy, romance movie Non è giusto.
Nadia Seif El-Nasr, from 1968 film Ana al-doctor, who portrayed Doctor's Wife.
Nadia Kaci portrayed central role of Julie in 2000 comedy, drama movie Nationale 7.
Nadia Milton played the vital role of Carmela in 1971 action and adventure flick Sin salida.
Nadia Mourouzi portrayed the leading role of Katerina in 1993 drama, romance film Ta paidia tou oneirou.
In 2012 drama film, Alal mad al basar, Nadia Odeh characterized Laila.
Nadia Saiji, from 2003 comedy, drama flick Bedwin Hacker, who played the Frida.
Nadia Samir, from 1989 drama flick Regaya, who played the Regaya.
Nadia Sanders, from 1961 action and adventure flick La vendetta di Ursus, who portrayed Sabra.

In 2001, Nadia Strahan portrayed the role of Marta Henley in crime and drama movie Cold Fish.
In 1929, Nadia Veldy played the role of N in drama, family film Les coeurs héroïques.
Nadia Star characterized the central character of Military engineer In action flick Tomorrow's War.
In 1985, Nadia Moidu portrayed the role of Sundari in drama flick Poove Poochudava.
Nadia Mulya, from 2002 comedy, drama film Andai Ia Tahu, who portrayed Faradina Alibasya.
In 2002 drama, romance movie, Adam & Eve, Nadia Mansouri portrayed Eve.
In 1990, Nadia Montenegro characterized the role of Malou in drama and fantasy movie Dyesebel.
In 1974, Nadia El Gendy portrayed the role of N in drama, musical flick Bamba kasher.
Nadia Ayuyu, from 2015 drama movie Killing Me Slowly, who portrayed Angry fan.

In 2006 drama, horror movie, 3 Eggs, Nadia Gillespie characterized N.
Nadia Hatta, from 2017 comedy movie Sea to Sky, who played Ning XU.
Nadia Saphira, from 2008 drama movie Di Bawah Pohon, who characterized N.
Nadia Tenorio portrayed the minor role of N in 2006 action flick Speedbag.

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