Nadir
Meaningrare, precious · Arabic
Nadir is an Arabic boy name meaning “rare, precious”. 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 crisp and confident, 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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- GenerationNadir peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nadir you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nadir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 74,074 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNadir first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Nadir
Nadir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “rare, precious”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Nadir
What does the name Nadir mean?
Nadir means “rare, precious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nader (“rare, precious”) and Drago (“dear, precious”).
What is the origin of the name Nadir?
Nadir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Nadir a boy or girl name?
Nadir is a boy name. In 2025, 23 US boys were named Nadir.
How popular is the name Nadir?
Nadir ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #2,068. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,371 places.
What names are similar to Nadir?
If you like Nadir, you might also like Nader and Drago.
What should I know before naming my baby Nadir?
Nadir is an Arabic boy name meaning “rare, precious”. 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 crisp and confident, 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.