Nadir
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced nah-DEER
Verified name
What does Nadir mean?
Rare, precious, dear
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 915 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 4271 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Nade
Variant: Nadeer, Nazeer
Related: Nadirah
Using Nadir across cultures
Classic Arabic name meaning precious.
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