boy's name
Abdelkader
ab-del-kah-DAIR
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 10,790
Abdelkader is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Abdelkader is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1971, when 350 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 16,843 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1946.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Abdelkader Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 510 |
| 1960s | 2,250 |
| 1970s | 2,935 |
| 1980s | 2,025 |
| 1990s | 980 |
| 2000s | 1,045 |
| 2010s | 695 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 275 |
How Popular Is Abdelkader?
In 2025, Abdelkader was given to 35 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Abdelkader Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Abdelkader Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Abdel-Kader | Abdel-Kader is Abdelkader written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in France. | 475 |
| Abd-El-Kader | Abd-El-Kader is Abdelkader written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Abdelkader
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Abdelkader Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Abdelkader over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Abdelkader
- Pronunciation ab-del-kah-DAIR
Sibling Names for Abdelkader
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Abdelkader — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Abdelkader
How popular is the name Abdelkader?
In 2025, Abdelkader was given to 35 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Abdelkader a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdelkader is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Abdelkader?
Abdelkader has 4 syllables.
When was Abdelkader most popular?
Abdelkader peaked in 1971, when 350 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Abdelkader a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Abdelkader currently ranks #1,080 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.