Declining since 2022, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Quadir since 1977
Babies named Quadir per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Quadir's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 249 |
| 2000s | 759 |
| 2010s | 416 |
| 2020s | 423 |
Meaning & origin
Quadir is a male given name that serves as an English-language variant of the Arabic name Qadir. Its meaning, 'powerful' or 'able,' ties it to one of the traditional 99 names of God in Islam, Al-Qadir. In the United States, the name first appeared on record in 1977 and has seen modest use, particularly within African American communities. Its peak popularity came relatively recently, in 2022, and the name has been on a slight decline since then. In 2025, Quadir ranked 4,139th nationally, with approximately 1 in 68,323 newborn boys receiving the name. While no top states were reported for concentration of usage, the name reflects broader naming trends that draw on Arabic roots and Islamic heritage.
Quadir is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Qadir (قدير), derived from the root q-d-r meaning 'to have power' or 'to be capable.' It is one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful') and has been used as a given name across the Muslim world. The spelling with a 'u' reflects English transliteration conventions, common among African American communities in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Q, Quaddy
Sibling names for Quadir
Names that share Quadir's style, for a brother or sister.
