Nadira

Nadira is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 girls in the United States.

Nadira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nadira

Nadira belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nadira first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3107 in 2000, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 1,020 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nadira in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3107 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Nadira in 2024
15
Total since 1880
1,020

Nadira in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1359 in 2001
Babies named Nadira in 2025
5
Total since 1996
260

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nadira mean?

The meaning of Nadira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nadira a boy or girl name?

Nadira is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nadira?

Nadira comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nadira?

Nadira first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3107 in 2000, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.