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The baby name Madiha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-DEE-hə (IPA: /məˈdiːhə/), also MAH-dee-hah (IPA: /maˈdiːha/).

Madiha is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: mə-DEE-hə (IPA: /məˈdiːhə/), also MAH-dee-hah (IPA: /maˈdiːha/)

What is the meaning of the name Madiha ?

The baby name Madiha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-DEE-hə (IPA: /məˈdiːhə/), also MAH-dee-hah (IPA: /maˈdiːha/).

Madiha is Arabic in Origin.

Madiha is an Arabic feminine given name, rooted in the noun and verb of madḥ (مدح, “praise, commendation”). Depending on vocalization, it can mean “praiseworthy, commendable” (madīḥa, مديحة) or “one who praises; panegyrist” (mādiḥa, مادحة). In everyday use, these senses blend, giving the name a warm association with appreciation and eloquent praise.

The name is found across the Arabic-speaking world and wider Muslim communities, with notable bearers including Ottoman-era Mediha Sultan and Egyptian film stars Madiha Yousri and Madiha Kamel, which boosted mid‑20th‑century visibility. Common variants and transliterations include Madihah, Madeeha (South Asia), and Mediha (Turkish/Bosnian). Related male forms are Madih/Madeeh, while nicknames like Madi occur in English contexts. Conceptually it sits near Hamida/Mahmuda and the Muhammad family of “praise” names, though it derives from a distinct root.

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Madiha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AF Girls 0 #85 10 2,402
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
OM 0 #113 9 6,215
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
JO 0 #137 4 2,158
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
SD Girls 0 #225 122 7,678
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
EG Girls 0 #239 2,118 14,742
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
QA Girls 0 #257 60 15,378
SA 0 #265 31 10,560
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2022 #274 7 2,867
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
OM Girls 0 #282 115 15,987
DK Girls 0 #303 14 7,429
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
JO Girls 0 #314 12 7,570
EG 0 #332 69 6,387
BD Girls 0 #336 51 8,413
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MA 0 #343 2,026 20,986
TN 0 #345 847 13,765
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
AE Girls 0 #352 203 20,968
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
YE 0 #390 9 8,639
France Girls 2021 #401 5 3,185
KW Girls 0 #461 55 19,177
SA Girls 0 #464 523 25,931
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #482 23 11,303
LY 0 #509 27 12,703
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
IN Girls 0 #577 55 13,121
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SY 0 #616 113 11,684
LB 0 #620 39 13,263
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #824 15 4,949
EG Boys 0 #860 27 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
MY Girls 0 #908 87 24,821
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NL Girls 0 #935 21 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #956 28 5,561
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
DZ 0 #1,040 137 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,197 15 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,302 145 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,559 56 28,008

Madiha is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Sweden
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Madiha

Madiha is predominantly a girl's name.
Madiha is a 3 syllable name, pronounced mə-DEE-hə (IPA: /məˈdiːhə/), also MAH-dee-hah (IPA: /maˈdiːha/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Madeeha, Madihah, Madiyah and Madia.
Yes — Madiha ranked #186 in Sweden in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Madiha ranks highest in Sweden (#186 in 2016).
Madiha's popularity is rising. It moved from #404 in 2013 to #401 in 2021 in France.