girl's name
Kadidja
kah-DEE-jah
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 818
France
#948
2025 births
Kadidja is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Kadidja is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2023, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 14,737 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kadidja Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 205 |
How Popular Is Kadidja?
In 2025, Kadidja was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #948 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Kadidja 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kadidja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kadidja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kadidja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kadidja
- Pronunciation kah-DEE-jah
Sibling Names for Kadidja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kadidja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kadidja
How popular is the name Kadidja?
In 2025, Kadidja was given to 40 babies in France, ranking #948 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Kadidja a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadidja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kadidja?
Kadidja has 3 syllables.
When was Kadidja most popular?
Kadidja peaked in 2023, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Kadidja a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kadidja currently ranks #948 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.