Rising since 1996, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Kadiatou since 1995
Babies named Kadiatou per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 168 |
Meaning & origin
Kadiatou is a West African feminine name with deep roots in Mandinka and Fula cultures. First recorded in the United States in 1995, it has seen a steady rise in usage, with a trajectory of increasing popularity since 1996. As of 2025, it ranks 4067 nationally, with approximately 1 in 45922 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, reflecting growing interest within diaspora communities. The name is most commonly found in New York and Ohio, states with significant West African immigrant populations. While it functions as a regional variant of the Arabic Khadija, in West Africa it carries the distinct meaning 'born on a Sunday,' connecting bearers to the day of their birth rather than to a specific religious figure. This dual heritage gives Kadiatou both cultural specificity and broad appeal among families seeking a name that honors their roots.
Kadiatou is a West African name, particularly common among the Mandinka and Fula peoples. It is a variant of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, but in many West African Muslim communities it is associated with the meaning 'born on a Sunday' (from the Mandinka word 'kadi' for Sunday). The name is widely used in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, The Gambia, and among diaspora communities.
Where Kadiatou is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kadiatou” around the world
Where Kadiatou lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
150
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kadi, Diatou, Kady
Variants: Khadijatou, Khadija, Kadiata
Sibling names for Kadiatou
Names that share Kadiatou's style, for a brother or sister.
