Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Kadi since 1975
Babies named Kadi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 238 |
| 1990s | 334 |
| 2000s | 224 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Kadi is a name of uncertain origin that emerged in U.S. records in 1975. While it has never reached the top 1,000 names, it saw its highest usage in 1994, the peak year, before a steady decline beginning in 1995. The name is likely a modern respelling of Katie or a variant of Cade, giving it a stylish, diminutive feel. It remains an uncommon choice, with no top states indicating strong regional preference. Its simple, two-syllable sound and familiar ending have kept it in occasional use, though its trajectory shows falling numbers since the mid-1990s.
Kadi is a modern name in English-speaking countries, likely a respelling or diminutive of Katie or a feminine form of Cade. It may also be an Estonian word meaning 'street', used as a given name. Its use in the United States has been sporadic since first appearing in 1975, with modest popularity peaking in the 1990s.
“Kadi” around the world
Where Kadi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kade
Sibling names for Kadi
Names that share Kadi's style, for a brother or sister.
