girl's name
Nadirah
nah-DEER-uh (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 949
Nadirah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nadirah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 209 |
| 1990s | 268 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 36 |
How Popular Is Nadirah?
In 2024, Nadirah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nadirah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nadirah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nadirah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nadirah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nadirah
- Arabic nah-DEER-uh
Sibling Names for Nadirah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nadirah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nadirah
How popular is the name Nadirah?
In 2024, Nadirah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nadirah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nadirah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nadirah?
Nadirah has 3 syllables.
When was Nadirah most popular?
Nadirah peaked in 1991, when 33 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.