Nadia is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #293 in 2012 with 1,090 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 1,923 births ranking #178. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 39.9%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 1,615 girls born was named Nadia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nadia is a graceful international name with more than one accepted route. It is most often linked to the Slavic idea of hope, though other traditions also use the name.
The name spread widely beyond its strongest home regions because it sounds elegant and accessible in many languages. Its broad appeal has helped it remain familiar without becoming dull.