Kadar

KAH-dahr · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Qadir or Kedar, with meanings including 'powerful' or 'dark-skinned'.

Peak popularity

1998

Usually for

Boys

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kadar since 1992

Babies named Kadar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Boys
1990s	45
2000s	69
2010s	41
2020s	15

Meaning & origin

Kadar is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1992 and never appearing in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1998, after which its usage has remained consistently low, classified as stable in trajectory. The name's two plausible origins, Arabic Qadir ('powerful') and Hebrew Kedar ('dark-skinned'), lend it a multicultural resonance. While it has not been widely adopted, it offers a distinctive alternative to more common variants like Kadir or Kedar. No top states have been associated with the name, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use.

Kadar may be a variant of the Arabic name Qadir, meaning 'powerful' or 'capable', or of the Hebrew name Kedar, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'sorrowful'. Both origins are plausible, and the name appears in modern usage primarily in English-speaking countries. Its popularity has been modest, with first recorded use in the United States in 1992.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Qadir, Kedar, Kader, Kadir

Sibling names for Kadar

Names that share Kadar's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aisha, Leila, Zara, Nadia, Fatima

Brothers: Amir, Omar, Malik, Hassan, Jamal

Questions parents ask

What does the name Kadar mean?

Kadar is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Qadir (Arabic, 'powerful') or Kedar (Hebrew, 'dark-skinned').

How popular is the name Kadar?

Kadar has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 1998, and it has remained rare since first recorded in 1992.

Is Kadar a boy's name or a girl's name?

Kadar is predominantly used as a boy's name, per U.S. Social Security data.