Shadia

Shadia 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 8 girls in the United States.

Shadia at a glance

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

About the name Shadia

Shadia 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, Shadia first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3036 in 1986, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 775 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shadia in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#3036 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Shadia in 2024
8
Total since 1880
775

Shadia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1697 in 1998
Babies named Shadia in 2017
3
Total since 1996
81

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shadia mean?

The meaning of Shadia 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 Shadia a boy or girl name?

Shadia is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shadia?

Shadia comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Shadia?

Shadia first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #3036 in 1986, and 8 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.