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Nader

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-der /ˈnɑ.dɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian Nadir (Nader), 'rare; precious; scarce; extraordinary.' Borne famously by Nader Shah of Persia; a strong, dignified name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A distinctive name: Nader means 'rare; precious' in Arabic and Persian (said 'NAH-der'). Strong and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian Nadir (Nader), 'rare; precious; scarce; extraordinary.' Borne famously by Nader Shah of Persia; a strong, dignified name.
U.S. rank (2025)#7526 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019632025

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

Nader (Nadir) is Arabic and Persian for 'rare; precious; scarce.' Carried by the powerful Nader Shah of 18th-century Persia, it reads as a distinguished name across those cultures, rarer in U.S. data (said 'NAH-der').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic- and Persian-heritage families. Rare here, classic abroad.

Did you know? Nader comes from the Arabic/Persian for 'rare; precious; extraordinary' — borne famously by Nader Shah of Persia — a strong, dignified name (said 'NAH-der').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Nader — Arabic/Persian 'rare; precious'; Nader Shah of Persia

Variations

NadirNadeerNaadir

Nicknames

NadDeri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nader mean?

Nader is Arabic and Persian for 'rare; precious; scarce; extraordinary.'

How do you pronounce Nader?

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

Is Nader a boy or girl name?

Nader is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nader?

Nader is rare in the U.S. and well used in Arabic and Persian communities.

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