Nadia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nadia is a Slavic name meaning 'hope', derived from Nadezhda. It has evolved from historical forms such as Nadezhda to its modern form, Nadia. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as elegant and graceful.
The name Nadia is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nadia has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nadia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2520th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2192nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1788th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 664th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 417th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 232nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 394th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nadia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nadia"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑːdiə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Nadia is derived from the Slavic word 'nadiya', meaning 'hope'. It is often used as a diminutive of the name Nadezhda.
Meaning
hope
Language Evolution
Nadezhda, Nadia
Historical Usage
Nadia gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Russian-speaking communities. It became more widely known in the West through cultural exchanges.
Variants & Derivatives
Nadezhda, Nadiya, Nadya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nadia is perceived as a beautiful and elegant name, often associated with grace and resilience.
Famous People
Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast, Nadia Ali, a musician and singer, Nadia Boulanger, a French composer and conductor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nadia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nadia"
"Nadia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2520th of 9107 | 220 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2192nd of 9204 | 275 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1788th of 12526 | 673 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 664th of 19264 | 3,915 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 417th of 27321 | 9,405 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 232nd of 35406 | 21,941 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 394th of 30306 | 9,587 |
Regional Popularity of "Nadia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nadia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
70.27% 969th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.06% 1168th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
76.11% 1695th/2227 |
43.50% 1057th/2430 |
- |
59.60% 1654th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.69% 725th/2937 |
15.70% 547th/3483 |
19.07% 671st/3518 |
14.71% 595th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.89% 512th/3685 |
7.49% 335th/4475 |
8.41% 437th/5194 |
6.60% 417th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.00% 229th/4582 |
4.38% 226th/5164 |
3.04% 222nd/7313 |
3.75% 280th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.56% 341st/3984 |
8.85% 397th/4487 |
6.48% 442nd/6822 |
6.90% 433rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nadia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nadia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.