Cleo vs Nadia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nadia

Girl #513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#513
Total SSA Count
598
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nadi, Diya, Nads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Nadia Rank #513

Nadia is more popular, ranked #513 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleo ___

  • Cleo Rose
  • Cleo Jade
  • Cleo Simone
  • Cleo Fleur
  • Cleo Mae
  • Cleo Pearl

Nadia ___

  • Nadia Rose
  • Nadia Elena
  • Nadia Sofia
  • Nadia Marie
  • Nadia Irene
  • Nadia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Nadia

Dmitri Ivan Alexei Vera Sonja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Nadia more popular?

Nadia is more popular, ranked #513 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Nadia mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Nadia means "hope" (Slavic origin).

Are Cleo and Nadia boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Nadia is primarily a girl name.

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