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Madiha

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpraiseworthy · Arabic

Madiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Madiha would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationMadiha is having its moment right now. Most Madihas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Madiha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 51,813 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMadiha first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
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hello, little Madiha

US births per million girls, 1984–2025

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

About the name Madiha

Madiha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Madiha

What does the name Madiha mean?

Madiha means “praiseworthy” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hamida (“praiseworthy”).

What is the origin of the name Madiha?

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

Is Madiha a boy or girl name?

Madiha is a girl name. In 2025, 31 US girls were named Madiha.

How popular is the name Madiha?

Madiha ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,752 places.

What names are similar to Madiha?

If you like Madiha, you might also like Hamida.

What should I know before naming my baby Madiha?

Madiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.