Naudia
Feminine name derived from the Latin word "natus" meaning "born".
Name Census estimates that about 1,393 living Americans carry the first name Naudia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naudia today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naudia births was 2002 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naudia. 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.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 246,055 Americans
Peak year
2002
88 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,719
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Naudia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naudia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 710 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naudia 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 Naudia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naudias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Georgia recorded the most babies named Naudia, while Alabama, Missouri, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naudia
The name Naudia has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "naudha," which means "new" or "fresh." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals to symbolize a new beginning, a fresh start, or a sense of renewal.
In the historical records of ancient India, the name Naudia can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It appears in various Vedic texts, such as the Rigveda, where it is mentioned as the name of a river deity. This association with a river goddess highlights the reverence and spiritual significance attached to the name in ancient Hindu traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Naudia was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE. Known as Naudia Maharshi, he was renowned for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics. His teachings and writings were highly influential during the golden age of Indian philosophy.
In the 12th century CE, a notable figure named Naudia Devi emerged as a prominent patron of the arts and literature. She was a princess from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, and her patronage played a crucial role in the development and preservation of classical Indian dance forms, music, and poetry during that era.
During the 16th century, a Mughal courtier and poet named Naudia Khan gained recognition for his exceptional literary works. His poems, written in Persian and Urdu, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetry collection, "Diwan-e-Naudia," remains a celebrated work in the literary canon of the Mughal Empire.
In more recent history, a notable individual named Naudia Imtiaz (1920-2002) made significant contributions to the field of education in South Asia. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools and institutions that provided quality education to underprivileged communities.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Naudia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Naudia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naudia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naudia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,393 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naudia 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 246,055 US residents.
Is Naudia a common name?
We classify Naudia as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,420 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naudia most popular?
The single biggest year for Naudia was 2002, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naudia is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naudia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naudia 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.