Nadia

Meaning of Nadia

Nadia means "hope". It is often used as a short form of the Russian name Nadezhda, which also means hope.

Nadia has Slavic roots — browse every Slavic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nadia

Nadia has cooled off, slipping to #565 in 2025, down from a peak of #178 in 2005.

Notable people named Nadia

• Nadia Comăneci
  Romanian Olympic gymnast
• Nadja Auermann
  German supermodel and actress
• Nadia Petrova
  Russian professional tennis player
• Nadia Hilker
  German actress
• Nadia Murad
  Iraqi human rights activist

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Questions about the name Nadia

What does the name Nadia mean?

Nadia means nadia means "hope". it is often used as a short form of the russian name nadezhda, which also means hope, and it comes from Slavic origins.

Is Nadia a boy's or a girl's name?

Nadia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nadia?

In 2025, Nadia ranked #565 for girls, down from #512 the year before.

When was Nadia most popular?

Nadia peaked at #178 in 2005.