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Nadir

Nadir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “dear.” In 2024 it was given to 21 boys in the United States.

Nadir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“dear”
Also spelled
Nader

About the name Nadir

Nadir belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “dear” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Nader.

In the United States, Nadir first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2086 in 1998, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 1,268 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nadir in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#2086 in 1998
Peak year
2001
Babies named Nadir in 2024
21
Total since 1880
1,268

Nadir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#786 in 2001
Babies named Nadir in 2024
4
Total since 1996
290

Spellings & short forms

Nader

Similar names

More names from the Muslim & Arabic shelf:

OmarArabicBenArabicAmirArabicMalikArabicIsmaelArabicJamalArabicKhalilArabicMuhammadArabic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nadir mean?

Nadir means “dear” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nadir a boy or girl name?

Nadir is a boy name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nadir?

Nadir comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. It is also spelled Nader.

How popular is the name Nadir?

Nadir first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #2086 in 1998, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

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