How Many People Are Named Nadira?

Complete statistics for the name Nadira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nadira
Very Rare
Arabic

Nadira, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,003 people in the US today, making up 1 in 328,870 Americans. A big chunk of those named Nadira are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.

~1,003
Living in US
1 in 328,870
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nadia
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Mysterious Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

182,666
Worldwide Bearers
#5,752
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
66,993
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
26,007
🇵🇰 Pakistan
24,056
🇩🇿 Algeria
17,635
🇮🇳 India
11,241
🇲🇦 Morocco
5,268
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,153
🇸🇴 Somaliland
4,342
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
3,081
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,218

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,003 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
664
Would be under 30 (65%)
356
Would be 30–60 (35%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,020 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nadira Through the Generations

Nadira peaked in popularity in 2000 with 45 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 26, most people named Nadira are under 30, indicating it's a relatively new generation name. The age distribution is heavily skewed towards younger individuals, with 664 under-30s compared to 356 aged 30-60, and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 120
Pennsylvania 86
Minnesota 11
New Jersey 11
California 6
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Nadira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nadira's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nadira

How Many People Have the Name Nadira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,003 people in the United States currently share the name Nadira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,870 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nadira a Common or Rare Name?

Nadira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nadira Mean?

Nadira means "creative variant of Nadia" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nadira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nadira Most Popular?

The name Nadira reached peak popularity in 2000, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nadira?

Approximately 1,003 people named Nadira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,020. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,870 Americans.

Is Nadira a rare name?

Nadira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,870 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nadira mean?

Nadira means "creative variant of Nadia" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nadira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nadira are male and 100% are female.

When was Nadira most popular?

Nadira peaked in 2000 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,003
All-Time Births1,020
1 in X1 in 328,870
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2000
World Rank#5,752
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.