Nazia
Of Arabic origin, signifying a delicate feminine beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the first name Nazia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nazia today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazia births was 1986 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazia. 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
392
~ 1 in 874,373 Americans
Peak year
1986
19 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,135
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Nazia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nazia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Nazia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazia 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 Nazia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nazias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazia
The name Nazia has its origins in the Persian language, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the region that encompasses modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. The name is derived from the Persian word "naz," which means "grace," "elegance," or "coquetry."
In Persian literature and poetry, the term "naz" is often used to describe the charming and coy behavior of a beloved, and it is associated with the concept of feminine beauty and grace. The name Nazia is a feminine form of this word, and it carries a connotation of delicacy and charm.
One of the earliest known references to the name Nazia can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Hafiz, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetry, Hafiz often used the name Nazia as a symbolic representation of a beautiful and graceful woman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nazia. One of the most famous was Nazia Hassan, a Pakistani singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1980s. Born in 1964, Nazia Hassan was widely regarded as the "Queen of Pop" in South Asia and is credited with revolutionizing the Pakistani music industry.
Another notable figure with the name Nazia was Nazia Sardar, a Bangladeshi writer and academic who lived from 1897 to 1975. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and played a significant role in promoting literacy and empowerment for women in Bangladesh.
In the realm of sports, Nazia Nazly was a Pakistani squash player who achieved international recognition in the 1990s and early 2000s. She won numerous tournaments and represented Pakistan in various international competitions.
Nazia Iqbal, born in 1983, is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. She is considered one of the most popular and influential actresses in Pakistan's entertainment industry.
Nazia Andaleeb Preema is a contemporary Bangladeshi singer and songwriter who has gained popularity in recent years for her fusion of traditional Bengali music with modern elements. Born in 1989, she has released several albums and has been recognized for her contributions to the music industry in Bangladesh.
People
Nazia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nazia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazia 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 874,373 US residents.
Is Nazia a common name?
We classify Nazia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 405 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nazia most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazia was 1986, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazia is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nazia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nazia 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.