The nameNadir
Nadir is an Arabic name of rarity, also known from an opera by Bizet.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Nadir comes from the Arabic nadir, "rare, precious".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Nadir is the hero of Bizet's opera The Pearl Fishers. In England and Wales the name reached 786th place in 2001.
Popularity of the name Nadir
Nadir in the United States
Nadir was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 372 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Nadir. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Nadir in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Nadir in France
Nadir was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,340 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Nadir. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Nadir in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 41 births a year on average, against 73 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Nadir
Names from the same generation as Nadir, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadir mean?
Nadir comes from the Arabic nadir, "rare, precious".
What is the origin of the name Nadir?
Arabic.
Is Nadir a girl's or a boy's name?
Nadir is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Nadir?
In 2024, Nadir was the 4745th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 21 births.
What are good sibling names for Nadir?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Zeinab, Amel, Hajar and Jennah for a sister, Kamil, Tarik, Amr and Rashid for a brother.