How Many People Are Named Nadja?
Complete statistics for the name Nadja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nadja, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,072 people in the US today, making up 1 in 307,973 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1996 with 52 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,155 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: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nadja Through the Generations
Nadja has seen a steady presence in the United States, though its popularity has been on a downward slope since peaking in 1996. With 1,155 total births recorded over time, the name Nadja is predominantly found among those aged 30 to 60, with 420 under 30 and 176 over 60. This distribution suggests that while Nadja remains a choice for younger parents, it's also embraced by older generations, indicating its versatility across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Nadja
Nadja is a female name, that is used predominantly throughout the Mediterranean region, and the Arab world. Its origins are in the Arabic languages. The Serbian and Montenegrin cognate is Nađa, and it is sometimes written the same.…
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Other names sharing Nadja's German roots
📄 About the Name Nadja
How Many People Have the Name Nadja?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,072 people in the United States currently share the name Nadja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 307,973 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nadja a Common or Rare Name?
Nadja 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 Nadja Mean?
Nadja means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nadja in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nadja Most Popular?
The name Nadja reached peak popularity in 1996, with 52 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 Nadja?
Approximately 1,072 people named Nadja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 307,973 Americans.
Is Nadja a rare name?
Nadja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 307,973 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nadja mean?
Nadja means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from German origins.
Is Nadja more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nadja are male and 100% are female.
When was Nadja most popular?
Nadja peaked in 1996 with 52 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.