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Madiha

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Pronounced mah-DEE-hah /mɑˈdi.hə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one who is praised; commendable' (the feminine of Madih)Low

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy; one who is praised: Madiha is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-DEE-hah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one who is praised; commendable' (the feminine of Madih)

U.S. rank (2025)#4509 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Madiha comes from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one who is praised; commendable' (the feminine of Madih). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-DEE-hah'; nickname Madi).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, praiseworthy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Madiha means 'praiseworthy; one who is praised; commendable' in Arabic (the feminine of Madih) — lyrical and classic (said 'mah-DEE-hah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Madiha — Arabic etymology

Variations

MadeehaMadihah

Nicknames

Madi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madiha mean?

Madiha is Arabic for 'praiseworthy; one who is praised; commendable'.

How do you pronounce Madiha?

It's said mah-DEE-hah /mɑˈdi.hə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Madiha a boy or girl name?

Madiha is a girl's name.

How popular is Madiha?

Madiha is a rare name in the U.S.