Nadiya
Meaninghope · Ukrainian
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,203 in 2003
30 babies were named Nadiya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 768 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nadiya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nadiya, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nadiya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNadiya first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #2,203.
- TrendNadiya has slipped 768 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedNadiya is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #835. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Ukrainian, Nadiya means “hope”. Our records link it to French and Slavic roots.
About the name Nadiya
Nadiya is a girl name of French and Slavic origin meaning “hope”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Nadiya for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 44 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #2,203 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:French namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.2 | 240,964 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 471,698 girls |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,708 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 30,941 girls |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,361 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,436 girls |
Other spellings of Nadiya
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Nadiya
What does the name Nadiya mean?
Nadiya means “hope” in Ukrainian.
What is the origin of the name Nadiya?
Nadiya has French, Slavic roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Nadiya a boy or girl name?
Nadiya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nadiya?
Nadiya ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#2,203).