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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nadya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nadxheli|Naeco
SlavicGirl↑↑ Surging

Nadya

NAH-dyuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4973
↑↑ Surging
#4973
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3822 in 2020
5yr change
+112 ranks
Birth frequency
7.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4973 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Slavic girl names
Nadya

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4973

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+112 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SlavicRussianVintageGirl2-syllableDiminutiveHopeClassicEastern EuropeanShort-form
Character
hopeful optimism
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nadyas

disciplinedathleticdeterminedprecisededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Nadya is a Slavic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4973 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +112 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4973 · very rare
Nadya at a Glance
Meaning:From Russian Надя, a diminutive of Nadezhda meaning 'hope'. Symbolizes optimism and faith.
Language root:Russian · Slavic
Peak rank:#3822 in 2020
5yr change:+112 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nadya Ginsburg
Soviet gymnast
Nadya Hussain
British TV personality
Similar Sound
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Nadya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nadya · Overview
Summary

Nadya is a Slavic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4973 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nadya scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 112 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Vintage · Classic character
Nadya carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Nadya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
nadya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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