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Nada

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningdew; generosity · Arabic

Nada is an Arabic girl name meaning “dew; generosity”. 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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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Nada and you get Adan and Dana. Same letters, different names.
  • GenerationNada peaked in 1934, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nada would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 50,251 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNada first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
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hello, little Nada

US births per million girls, 1892–2025

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

About the name Nada

Nada is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “dew; generosity”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Nada

What does the name Nada mean?

Nada means “dew; generosity” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Joud (“generosity”), Samah (“generosity”) and Ikram (“honor, generosity”).

What is the origin of the name Nada?

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

Is Nada a boy or girl name?

Nada is a girl name. In 2025, 32 US girls were named Nada.

How popular is the name Nada?

Nada ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1934, when it reached #791. Over the last five years it has slipped 437 places.

What names are similar to Nada?

If you like Nada, you might also like Joud, Samah and Ikram.

What should I know before naming my baby Nada?

Nada is an Arabic girl name meaning “dew; generosity”. 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.