Haadiya
One who guides others with wisdom and gentleness.
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Haadiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Haadiya today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haadiya births was 2018 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haadiya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haadiya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
2018
11 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,546
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Haadiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haadiya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haadiya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haadiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haadiya
The name Haadiya is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "hadi," which means "guide" or "leader." This name was particularly popular during the golden age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 7th to the 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haadiya can be found in the works of famous Arabic poets and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries. It is believed that the name was inspired by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who was revered as a spiritual guide and leader for the Muslim community.
Throughout history, the name Haadiya has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. One notable figure was Haadiya bint Al-Husayn (born in 786 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Abbasid Caliphate. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of Arabic literature and her mastery of various poetic forms.
Another prominent figure was Haadiya Al-Andalusiya (1135-1201 CE), a mathematician and astronomer from the Andalusian region of modern-day Spain. She was a pioneering figure in the field of mathematics and is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating planetary movements and eclipses.
In the 13th century, Haadiya Al-Jadrawi (1228-1288 CE) was a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contribution to the development of Islamic legal thought.
The name Haadiya also appears in historical texts from the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Haadiya Sultan (1590-1645 CE), a prominent Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Ahmed I. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various charitable endeavors.
Haadiya Al-Hasani (1678-1743 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Morocco. She was highly respected for her spiritual teachings and her contributions to the study of Islamic mysticism.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Haadiya. The name continues to be popular in various parts of the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance.
People
Haadiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haadiya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haadiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haadiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haadiya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Haadiya a common name?
We classify Haadiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haadiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Haadiya was 2018, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haadiya is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haadiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haadiya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.