Holding steady, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Kadir since 1992
Babies named Kadir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 211 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Kadir is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'able' or 'powerful.' It entered U.S. records in 1992 and has remained consistently rare. As of 2025, it ranked 3,848, with about 1 in 61,003 newborns receiving the name. The name saw its peak popularity in 2024, reflecting a stable trajectory among a growing Muslim American population. It is most commonly given in New York, where the state's diversity likely contributes to its use. Kadir is a direct variant of the Arabic Qadir, one of the 99 names of God in Islam, and is widely used across Muslim-majority countries. Its spelling and pronunciation are straightforward, making it accessible in English-speaking contexts while preserving strong cultural ties.
Kadir is a direct transcription of the Arabic name Qadir (قادر), meaning 'able' or 'powerful.' It is one of the 99 names of God in Islam (al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful'), but in personal use it is a common given name across the Muslim world. The variant spelling Kadir is especially frequent among Turkish-speaking families.
Where Kadir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kadir” around the world
Where Kadir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kadi
Sibling names for Kadir
Names that share Kadir's style, for a brother or sister.
