How Many People Are Named Kadija?

Complete statistics for the name Kadija: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kadija
Very Rare
Arabic

Kadija means 'prosperous' in Arabic, making it a name rich in promise. Only 1 in 558,154 Americans share this rare female name, with just 591 people living today. The majority, 71%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~591
Living in US
1 in 558,154
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperous
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient Ambitious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,134
Worldwide Bearers
#17,005
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
17,083
🇺🇬 Uganda
12,153
🇸🇴 Somalia
7,938
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,407
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,046
🇳🇪 Niger
2,305
🇲🇦 Morocco
1,146
🇮🇳 India
1,016
🇰🇪 Kenya
915
🇬🇳 Guinea
339

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
591 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
422
Would be under 30 (71%)
176
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 598 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kadija Through the Generations

Kadija saw its peak popularity in 1994 with 60 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, most people named Kadija are young, with 422 under 30 and 176 aged between 30 and 60. This age skew suggests Kadija is a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 55
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Kadija

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kadija's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kadija

How Many People Have the Name Kadija?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 591 people in the United States currently share the name Kadija. That works out to roughly 1 in every 558,154 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kadija a Common or Rare Name?

Kadija is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kadija Mean?

Kadija means "prosperous" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kadija in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kadija Most Popular?

The name Kadija reached peak popularity in 1994, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kadija?

Approximately 591 people named Kadija live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 598. That works out to roughly 1 in 558,154 Americans.

Is Kadija a rare name?

Kadija is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 558,154 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kadija mean?

Kadija means "prosperous" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kadija more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kadija are male and 100% are female.

When was Kadija most popular?

Kadija peaked in 1994 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US591
All-Time Births598
1 in X1 in 558,154
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year1994
World Rank#17,005
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.