Hadia
Meaningguide · Arabic
- US rank
- #4,172
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,172 in 2025
34 babies were named Hadia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,387 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hadia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,170 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hadia, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hadia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHadia first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearHadia is at its all-time high right now: #4,172 in 2025.
- Then vs nowHadia is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 47,170.
- TrendHadia has climbed 3,387 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,172. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Hadia means “guide”. Our records link it to African and Swahili roots.
About the name Hadia
Hadia is a girl name of African and Swahili origin meaning “guide”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-dia”. US birth records list Hadia for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 35 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,172 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,172, with 34 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 259,740 girls |
| 2000s | 9.2 | 109,051 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,988 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,856 girls |
Other spellings of Hadia
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
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- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Salma · safe, peaceful
- Girl name: Khadija · premature child
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Questions about the name Hadia
What does the name Hadia mean?
Hadia means “guide” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Hadia?
Hadia has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Hadia a boy or girl name?
Hadia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hadia?
Hadia ranked #4,172 for US girls in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,172).