Nadav Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nadav means 'generous' or 'giving'.
Meaning of the Name Nadav
Nadav is a Hebrew name that means 'generous' or 'giving'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'nadav', which means 'to give willingly'. In the Bible, Nadav was the eldest son of Aaron, the brother of Moses. He, along with his brother Abihu, was punished by God for offering unauthorized fire in the Tabernacle. Nadav is a name with rich biblical history and conveys the meaning of generosity and willingness to give.
Popularity of the Name Nadav
The popularity for the name Nadav peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,858 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Nadav had the most male births in 2016 with 32, which ranked number 3,439 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Nadav has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 20 births, a decline of -28.57%. Among males, Nadav has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 20 births, a decline of -28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nadav
- 20 Year Trend of Nadav: -4.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Nadav: -28.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nadav: -28.57%
Popularity of Nadav by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nadav. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nadav in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nadav is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nadav
- Total Births of Nadav: 19 (-3.31%)
- Male Births of Nadav: 19 (-3.31%)
Given the downward trend of Nadav over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Nadav have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.31%.