Nadya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-ahdy-ah
Origin: Egypt
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Tender

Nadya is a feminine name with Russian and Ukrainian origins, often used as an alternative spelling of Nadiya or Nadezhda. The name signifies "hope" in many Slavic languages and has been influenced by Arabic culture, where It means "tender" and "delicate. " The name's popularity has varied across different regions, but it remains a significant cultural symbol of optimism and resilience.

Nadya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nadya is currently #4616 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Nadya is currently #2586 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Nadya is currently #2240 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Nadya is currently #1231 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nadya is currently #2323 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Nadya is currently #1284 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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