The nameFadila

Fadila is a girl's name of Arabic origin. It was given in France mostly in the late 1960s.

Meaning

Fadila comes from the Arabic fadila, "virtue, merit".

Origin

Arabic, common in North Africa.

History

The name peaked in France in the late 1960s.

Popularity of the name Fadila

Fadila in France

5716thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1970peak year (110 births)
2,880babies named Fadila in France since 1900
055110 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fadila was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 900 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Fadila. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Fadila in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fadila mean?

Fadila comes from the Arabic fadila, "virtue, merit".

What is the origin of the name Fadila?

Arabic, common in North Africa.

Is Fadila a girl's or a boy's name?

Fadila is a girl's name.