How Many People Are Named Nadya?
Complete statistics for the name Nadya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nadya means 'hope' in Russian, making it a name rich with optimism. Only 1 in 128,848 Americans are named Nadya, placing it among the rarest names in the country. With most people named Nadya being under 30, it's clear this is a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 2,625 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nadya Through the Generations
Nadya, a name that's seen its peak popularity in recent years, has been on a steady decline since 2006 when it reached its highest birth rate of 115. Today, there are around 2,561 people named Nadya living in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. This younger demographic suggests that Nadya is a name embraced by newer generations, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nadya's Russian roots
📄 About the Name Nadya
How Many People Have the Name Nadya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,561 people in the United States currently share the name Nadya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 128,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nadya a Common or Rare Name?
Nadya 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 Nadya Mean?
Nadya means "hope" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nadya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nadya Most Popular?
The name Nadya reached peak popularity in 2006, with 115 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 Nadya?
Approximately 2,561 people named Nadya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,625. That works out to roughly 1 in 128,848 Americans.
Is Nadya a rare name?
Nadya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 128,848 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nadya mean?
Nadya means "hope" and comes from Russian origins.
Is Nadya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nadya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nadya most popular?
Nadya peaked in 2006 with 115 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.