Holding steady.
Popularity of Kadeshia since 1987
Babies named Kadeshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kadeshia is a rare and modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1987. Its popularity peaked in 1994, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, placing it in the category of uncommon inventions. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating sporadic but continued use without significant growth or decline. While its exact origin is uncertain, Kadeshia may draw from the biblical place name Kadesh or echo names like Kadisha and Keziah. It remains a distinctive choice, reflecting the trend of creative name formation in the late 20th century.
Kadeshia appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It may be a feminine elaboration of the biblical place name Kadesh (meaning 'holy' in Hebrew) or a variant of Kadisha (a Hebrew name meaning 'holy'). The ending '-ia' follows a pattern common in contemporary invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kady, Kade, Keshia
Sibling names for Kadeshia
Names that share Kadeshia's style, for a brother or sister.
