Rare, precious, or a drop of water
In Arabic contexts, it is a variant of Nadira, meaning rare or precious. In some Sanskrit interpretations, it can relate to internal sound or a drop of water. It is exceptionally rare as a feminine given name in the United States.
About 17 girls were named Nadar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
