Rising since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kadijah since 1969
Babies named Kadijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 1,120 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Kadijah is a feminine variant of the classic Khadijah, a name with deep roots in Islamic tradition. Its rank of 11,932 in 2025 places it among the less common choices in the United States, though its usage has been rising since 2020. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, peaked in popularity in 1994, and has since experienced a modest resurgence. Despite its rarity, Kadijah carries the weight of historical significance through its association with Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, making it a name that blends cultural heritage with a distinctive spelling.
Kadijah is a spelling variant of Khadijah, an Arabic name derived from the root kh-d-j, which means 'to be premature' or 'to be born early.' The name is most famously borne by Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first convert to Islam. It has been widely used in Muslim communities across the world, with various spellings emerging as the name spread to non-Arabic-speaking regions.
“Kadijah” around the world
Where Kadijah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kadi, Dijah, Kady
Sibling names for Kadijah
Names that share Kadijah's style, for a brother or sister.
