Nadir
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Helper, supporter, or protector
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #4490 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nasir. Shares the meaning 'Helper, supporter, or protector.'
Similar names: nadira, nadirah, naairah, nadia, nadiah, naira, nairah, nairi
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nadir? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Nadir, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nadir
What does the name Nadir mean?
Nadir means “Helper, supporter, or protector” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Nadir?
Nadir has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Helper, supporter, or protector”.
How popular is Nadir?
Nadir ranked #4396 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Nadir most popular?
Nadir peaked in 2001 with 46 babies registered that year.
Is Nadir a boy or girl name?
Nadir is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nadirs in registered births are male.
Is the name Nadir rising or falling in popularity?
Nadir has fallen 1356 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3040 in 2020 to #4396 in 2025.
How long has Nadir been recorded?
Nadir appears in birth records across 51 years — from 1975 through 2025.