The baby name Shadia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈʃɑːdiə/ (SHAH-dee-uh); Arabic: /ʃaːdiːja/ (shaah-DEE-yah).
Shadia is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Shadia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈʃɑːdiə/ (SHAH-dee-uh); Arabic: /ʃaːdiːja/ (shaah-DEE-yah).
Shadia is Arabic in Origin.
Shadia is an Arabic feminine name (شادية), derived from the root sh-d-y/sh-d-w meaning “to sing, chant,” and denotes “singer,” “melodious,” or “one who recites tunefully.” As a given name it gained wide currency across North Africa and the Levant in the mid‑20th century, boosted by the celebrated Egyptian actress‑singer Shadia (1929–2017), whose popularity helped carry the name throughout the Arab world and the diaspora.
Common variants include Shadiya, Shadiyah, and Shadya; the masculine counterpart is Shadi. In Turkish usage, the cognate transliteration Şadiye appears. Persian Shadi (“joy, happiness”) is sometimes confused with Shadia but is etymologically separate. With its lyrical sense and clear Arabic heritage, Shadia appeals to parents seeking a name that evokes artistry, grace, and a warm, musical spirit.
| Shadia Shadia was a beloved Egyptian actress and singer, most famous for her roles in classic films like 'The Leech' and 'The Unknown Woman'. Her enchanting voice also captivated audiences in songs such as 'Ya Habibti Ya Masr'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| BI | 0 | #12 | 1 | 425 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| SD | 0 | #91 | 10 | 2,130 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #93 | 510 | 7,678 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| JO | 0 | #128 | 10 | 2,158 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #154 | 255 | 7,570 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #183 | 3,259 | 14,742 |
| PS | 0 | #218 | 9 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #238 | 4 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #271 | 8 | 7,507 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #277 | 6 | 6,291 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #280 | 37 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #282 | 14 | 10,560 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #290 | 107 | 15,987 |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #293 | 8 | 2,976 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #301 | 86 | 8,413 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #303 | 250 | 10,981 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 7,429 |
| SY | 0 | #319 | 614 | 11,684 | |
| EG | 0 | #324 | 78 | 6,387 | |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| YE | 0 | #353 | 29 | 8,639 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #358 | 5 | 8,539 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #374 | 272 | 11,648 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #386 | 4 | 7,057 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #392 | 3 | 3,215 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #413 | 92 | 11,303 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| LB | 0 | #434 | 240 | 13,263 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #434 | 12 | 10,523 |
| MX | 0 | #439 | 7 | 8,339 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #453 | 101 | 20,968 |
| CO | 0 | #457 | 24 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #464 | 18 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #469 | 47 | 19,177 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| LY | 0 | #493 | 43 | 12,703 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #531 | 6 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #535 | 7 | 7,500 |
| BH | 0 | #541 | 13 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #595 | 17 | 9,488 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #599 | 7 | 10,045 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #605 | 343 | 25,931 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #624 | 7 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #749 | 38 | 15,093 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #783 | 316 | 16,140 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #816 | 14 | 13,765 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #825 | 14 | 4,949 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #826 | 61 | 15,035 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #839 | 13 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #868 | 14 | 17,948 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #891 | 53 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #942 | 14 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #975 | 7 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #980 | 15 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MA | 0 | #1,073 | 56 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,107 | 35 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,160 | 24 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,196 | 16 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,389 | 58 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Shadia is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:
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