Nedia
A girl's name of Russian origin with 55 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nedia is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, elegant sound — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. With only 55 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Nedia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nedia is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, a short form of Nadezhda meaning 'hope,' or possibly a variant of Nadia. It can also be related to the Slavic Nedja or Nedeljka, meaning 'Sunday' — a traditional name for girls born on Sundays in South Slavic countries.
Nedia is quietly lovely — a name with Slavic warmth and an unusually spare, four-letter elegance that makes it feel both ancient and fresh.
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Nedia is cataloged under the Russian naming tradition. Names from the Russian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Nedia has been recorded as a girl's name since 1924, with 55 total births. Browse the Russian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nedia has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1924.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #15050 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 11 | #10304 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 10 | #7272 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 14 | #4960 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #5805 | — |
| 1930s | 5 | #5058 | — |
| 1920s | 5 | #5657 | — |
The Story of Nedia
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1954, Nedia is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Nedia are most likely born between 1944 and 1964.
How rare is Nedia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nedia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1924, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 14 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Nedia by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1924–1993)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | #15050 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11357 |
| 1977 | 6 | #9251 |
| 1966 | 5 | #7300 |
| 1961 | 5 | #7243 |
| 1954 | 8 | #4547 |
| 1952 | 6 | #5372 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5805 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5058 |
| 1924 | 5 | #5657 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1924–1993