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Nadira

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Pronounced nah-DEE-rah /nɑˈdi.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nadirah, 'rare; precious; unique; uncommon' (the feminine of Nadir)Low

In 30 seconds: Rare; precious; unique: Nadira is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-DEE-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nadirah, 'rare; precious; unique; uncommon' (the feminine of Nadir)

U.S. rank (2025)#7392 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,035

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

Nadira comes from Arabic nadirah, 'rare; precious; unique; uncommon' (the feminine of Nadir). A lyrical, classic name across the Arab world and Central Asia (said 'nah-DEE-rah'; nickname Nadi).

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

Did you know? Nadira means 'rare; precious; unique; uncommon' in Arabic (the feminine of Nadir) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'nah-DEE-rah').

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References — Nadira — Arabic etymology

Variations

NadirahNadyra

Nicknames

Nadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nadira mean?

Nadira is Arabic for 'rare; precious; unique; uncommon'.

How do you pronounce Nadira?

It's said nah-DEE-rah /nɑˈdi.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nadira a boy or girl name?

Nadira is a girl's name.

How popular is Nadira?

Nadira is a rare name in the U.S.