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Hadya

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Pronounced HAD-yuh /ˈhæd.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hadiya/Hadya, 'gift,' also linked to hady, 'one who guides to righteousness.' A warm, meaningful name in Muslim families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Hadya means 'gift' — and 'a guide to what is right' (said 'HAD-yuh'). Gentle and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hadiya/Hadya, 'gift,' also linked to hady, 'one who guides to righteousness.' A warm, meaningful name in Muslim families.
U.S. rank (2024)#12585 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hadya (also Hadiya) is Arabic for 'gift,' related to hady, 'a guide to righteousness.' It reads as a soft, virtue-leaning name, warm at heart and rare in the U.S. (said 'HAD-yuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, tender, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Hadya comes from the Arabic for 'gift,' with a thread of 'one who guides to righteousness' — a tender, meaning-rich choice in Muslim families (said 'HAD-yuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hadya — Arabic 'gift; guide to righteousness'

Variations

HadiyaHadiaHadiyya

Nicknames

HadiDya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadya mean?

Hadya is Arabic for 'gift,' also linked to 'one who guides to righteousness.'

How do you pronounce Hadya?

It's said HAD-yuh /ˈhæd.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hadya a boy or girl name?

Hadya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hadya?

Hadya is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly in Muslim families.

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