Will my child share the name Nadira with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Nadira per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nadira in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nadira becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nadira is declining: down 200 places since 2019, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,359 in 2001.

Is Nadira a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nadira is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nadira a popular baby name in the United States?

Nadira does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nadira

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Nadira is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nadira in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nadira

Nadira has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 192 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1359 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nadira is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nadira in their class.