Total births
1,035
Girls' name · since 1972
Nadira
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,035 babies named Nadira, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7362
- among girls today
- 1,035
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
1,035 babies have been named Nadira since 1972, making it today's #7362 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nadira recorded 1,035 times among girls since 1972, holding rank #7362 nationally today, ahead of 58% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #7362 among girls today
- 1,035 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nadira is currently the #7362 girls' name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 1,035 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7362
- among girls today
- 1,035
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Nadira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7362
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nadira was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
45 babies were named Nadira in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Nadira compares
1,035 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nadira's all-time total is 171% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nadira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,035 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nadira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nadira's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nadira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#7,362
Active since
1972
Nadira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Nadira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nadira's strongest decade.
306 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nadira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 86
1970s
86 births
- 1980s
1980s
139 births
- 1990s
1990s
222 births
- 2000s
2000s
306 births
- 2010s
2010s
197 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 306 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nadira compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nadira's total volume
Nadira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nadira by state
Where Nadira concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 120 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 86 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Nadira's total US births 11.6%
Even split
120 of 1,035 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nadira? ▼
1,035 babies have been named Nadira since 1972. It currently ranks #7362 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 45 births.
When was Nadira most popular? ▼
Nadira was most popular in the 2000s decade with 306 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Nadira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nadira are New York (120 births), Pennsylvania (86 births), Minnesota (11 births).
How long has the name Nadira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nadira since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nadira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nadine, Nadia, Nada, Nadya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nadira's data
- Nadira's decade-level peak was the 2000s (306 total births); usage has since declined to 85 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nadiras (120 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nadira
Nearby Names Like Nadira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nadira
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Nadia Girl
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Nada Girl
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Nadya Girl
#4789 2,647 births
Nadene Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nadira: #7362 Girls' Name - 1,035 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nadira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nadira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.