Nadiah
Every Nadiah since 1981 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nadiah
Nadiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,396 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 527 American babies have been named Nadiah. Its peak came in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nadiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nadiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,396 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,740 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,419 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,472 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,936 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,261 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,997 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,644 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,889 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,570 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,419 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,441 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,798 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,676 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,910 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,493 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,002 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,907 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,183 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,800 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,007 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,053 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,949 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,216 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,263 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,308 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nadiah in 2025?
Nadiah ranked #14,396 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nadiah?
527 babies have been named Nadiah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nadiah most popular?
Nadiah peaked in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Nadiah a boy or girl name?
Nadiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nadiah rising or falling?
Nadiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.