Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kadia since 1987
Babies named Kadia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Kadia is a rare modern American name that first appeared in records in 1987. Its peak popularity was in 1998, though it has never been common. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with only about 1 in every 321,453 babies receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, showing no dramatic rise or fall. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Kadija or simply a modern invention. Kadia carries a melodic, contemporary feel, fitting alongside other 'K'-starting names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Kadia is a modern American name, first recorded in 1987. It likely emerged as a creative variant of names like Kadija (an Arabic name meaning 'early' or 'premature') or as a feminine form of Kade. Its modern coinage places it among the trend of unique, melodic names beginning with 'K'.
“Kadia” around the world
Where Kadia 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: Kadi, Kady, Dee
Variants: Kadiya, Kady, Kadea
Sibling names for Kadia
Names that share Kadia's style, for a brother or sister.
