Nadir
Nadir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Rare, precious, or unique.
Origin and history
Nadir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'rare' or 'precious'. It is well-known in Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures and is occasionally used in Western countries. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,292 babies in the United States have been named Nadir since 1880. It ranks #3412 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- PA (52.1 %)
- NJ (39.6 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- CA (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Famous people named Nadir
- Nadir Afonso: painter, architect
- Nadir Belhadj: athlete, soccer player
Fun facts
- In astronomy, the term 'nadir' represents the point directly below an observer, though the personal name stems from a different Arabic root meaning rare.
- Nadir is widely recognized across North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia as a classic given name.