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Fadia

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningself-sacrificing · Arabic

Fadia is an Arabic girl name meaning “self-sacrificing”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationFadia peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Fadia you'd meet today is about 36 years old.
  • HistoryFadia first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025

036197820002016

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Fadia

Fadia is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “self-sacrificing”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Fadia

What does the name Fadia mean?

Fadia means “self-sacrificing” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Fadia?

Fadia is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Fadia a boy or girl name?

Fadia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Fadia?

Fadia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #7,449 in 1989, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Fadia?

Fadia is an Arabic girl name meaning “self-sacrificing”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.