Kadija
Every Kadija since 1986 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kadija
Kadija is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,378 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 606 American babies have been named Kadija. Its peak came in 1994, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kadija stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kadija year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,378 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,389 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,669 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,334 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,663 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,057 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,826 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,452 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,242 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,707 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,433 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,471 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,959 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,046 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,710 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,766 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,870 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,913 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,296 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,455 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,984 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,604 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,038 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,866 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,123 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,975 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,755 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,031 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kadija in 2025?
Kadija ranked #11,378 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kadija?
606 babies have been named Kadija in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kadija most popular?
Kadija peaked in 1994, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Kadija a boy or girl name?
Kadija is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kadija rising or falling?
Kadija is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.