Nadja
2025 SSA
About Nadja
Nadja is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries, Russia, and Germany. It's a variant of Nadia, which derives from the Russian word 'nadezhda' meaning 'hope.' The name gained international recognition through cultural works, including Vladimir Nabokov's novel 'Nadja' and André Breton's surrealist novel of the same name. With its exotic yet accessible sound, Nadja strikes a balance between uniqueness and familiarity in Western countries. The name has a melodic quality and carries the uplifting meaning of hope. While not among the most common names, Nadja has maintained steady popularity, particularly in Europe, for its elegant sound and positive connotations.
Pronounced NAD-yuh.
As of October 2026, Nadja ranked #9278 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2470 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
World rankings
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Nadja on lists
Famous Nadjas
- Nadja Bender
Danish model
- Nadja Benaissa
German singer
- Nadja Auermann
German model
- Nadja Y. West
44th U.S. Army Surgeon General
- Nadja Maleh
Austrian actress and singer
- Nadja Swarovski
Austrian businesswoman of Swarovski Crystal
- Nadja Salerno
Sonnenberg, American violinist
- Nadja Brand
South African actress
- Nadja Sieger
Swiss comedienne
- Nadja Käther
German long jumper
- Nadja Peulen
German bassist of band Coal Chamber
- Nadja Flood aka Dakotah
Swedish singer of group Rednex
Nadja in pop culture
- "Nadja
" novel by André Breton and its main character
- Nadja Dracula
main character in 1994 movie "Nadja"
- Nadja Nilsson
character in The Bert Diaries series
- Nadja
main character of the anime Ashita no Nadja
- Nadja
Canadian rock band
- Nadja
character in the TV show "What We Do in the Shadows"