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Nada

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Pronounced NAH-dah /ˈnɑ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nada, 'dew; generosity, dewy freshness'; also Slavic Nada, 'hope'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Fresh as morning dew: Nada is Arabic 'dew; generosity' — and Slavic 'hope'. Soft, lovely, and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic, Slavic
MeaningFrom Arabic nada, 'dew; generosity, dewy freshness'; also Slavic Nada, 'hope'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4432 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200018922025

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

Nada comes from Arabic nada, 'dew; generosity, dewy freshness', and overlaps Slavic Nada, 'hope' (a short form of Nadezhda; routes layered, which we note). A soft, gentle name.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Slavic families. Rare, dew-or-hope at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Nada means 'morning dew' and 'generosity' in Arabic — and 'hope' in Slavic (short for Nadezhda); a soft, lovely name across cultures.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Nada — routes layered

Variations

NadiaNaddaNadya

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nada
    Italian pop singer born Nada Malanima, popular from the 1960s and known for the song Ma che freddo fa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nada mean?

Nada is Arabic for 'dew; generosity', and Slavic for 'hope'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nada?

It's said NAH-dah /ˈnɑ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nada a boy or girl name?

Nada is a girl's name.

How popular is Nada?

Nada is a rare name in the U.S.

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