NAME PROFILE

Nadja

Derived from the Slavic word for 'hope,' Nadja represents a spirit of optimism and resilience, suggesting a person who brings a sense of light and encouragement to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,166
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1996
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1962
Most recent2007
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 70%CA — 15%NJ — 10%FL — 5%AK — 0%

Notable People

Nadja Auermann (Fashion supermodel) · Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (Classical violinist) · Nadja Tiller (Award-winning actress) · Nadja Abd el Farrag (Television presenter) · Nadja Peulen (Bassist for Coal Chamber)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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