Hadiyah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAH-dee-yah / /ˈhɑːdi.jə/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'guided' or 'rightly guided'; Swahili: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
Hadiyah is derived from the Arabic word 'hadi', which means 'to guide'. It is commonly used in Muslim cultures and signifies a person who is guided by faith. In Swahili-speaking regions, it is appreciated for its meaning of 'gift', reflecting a positive and cherished connotation. The name is often given to girls to symbolize hope and guidance.
Trend Summary
Hadiyah has seen moderate popularity in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hadiya
- Hadiyah
International Variants
- Hadiya (Arabic)
- Hadiyah (Arabic)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hadiyah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Hadiyah has ranked as high as #1256 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hadiyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hadiyah (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 17 |