UK girl's name
Haadiya
One who guides others with wisdom and gentleness.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haadiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haadiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1603, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 26 births.
This profile covers 286 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 73% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 288 living people in the UK are called Haadiya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haadiya ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 26 girls were registered as Haadiya.
- • Haadiya ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
- • About 288 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haadiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1603
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2016
26 births
Estimated living
288
2026
Meaning
What does Haadiya mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haadiya over time
The chart below shows babies named Haadiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haadiya, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haadiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haadiya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1877 | 79 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1992 | 149 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2792 | 51 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3537 | 7 | 2 |
Geography
Where Haadiya is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Haadiya. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Haadiya ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
Across the UK
Haadiya in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#806 in 2015
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Haadiya
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- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haadiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haadiya in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haadiya was ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Haadiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 26 babies registered as Haadiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haadiya?
One who guides others with wisdom and gentleness.
How many people are called Haadiya in the UK?
A total of 286 babies have been registered as Haadiya across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Haadiya most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Haadiya ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #806 in 2015. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.