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Nadira

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningrare, precious · Arabic

Nadira is an Arabic girl 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Nadira and you get Adrian and Darian. Same letters, different names.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Nadira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
  • GenerationNadira peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nadira you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nadira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 107,527 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNadira first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025

012.525197220002025

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

About the name Nadira

Nadira is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “rare, precious”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Nadira

What does the name Nadira mean?

Nadira means “rare, precious” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Jewel (“precious gem”), Aziza (“precious, beloved”), Precious (“precious”) and Quetzalli (“precious feather”).

What is the origin of the name Nadira?

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

Is Nadira a boy or girl name?

Nadira is a girl name. In 2025, 15 US girls were named Nadira.

How popular is the name Nadira?

Nadira ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #3,070. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,117 places.

What names are similar to Nadira?

If you like Nadira, you might also like Jewel, Aziza, Precious and Quetzalli.

What should I know before naming my baby Nadira?

Nadira is an Arabic girl 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 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.