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Shadia

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsinger · Arabic

Shadia is an Arabic girl name meaning “singer”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationShadia peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shadia you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shadia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryShadia first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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hello, little Shadia

US births per million girls, 1971–2025

09.519197120002025

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

About the name Shadia

Shadia is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “singer”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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

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Questions about the name Shadia

What does the name Shadia mean?

Shadia means “singer” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Shadia?

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

Is Shadia a boy or girl name?

Shadia is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Shadia.

How popular is the name Shadia?

Shadia ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1986, when it reached #2,973. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,800 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Shadia?

Shadia is an Arabic girl name meaning “singer”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.