Nadira
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Kiswahili Name Meaning "Unusual."
- Origin
- African
Nadira Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,020 baby girls have been named Nadira. The name peaked in 2000 with 45 US births that year (rank #3107). In 2024, ranked #7460 nationally — 4,353 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Nadira
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nadira births are: New York (120), Pennsylvania (86), New Jersey (11).
Other African-Origin Names Like Nadira
If you like Nadira's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
6-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nadira's exact length and starting letter: Naamah, Naaman, Naamit, Naavah, Nabhan.
Quick Facts About Nadira
Variant Forms
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Compare Nadira to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nadira against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).