Kadijah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-DEE-jah / /kæˈdiːdʒə/Arabic
Meaning
The early one; the first
Historical & Cultural Background
Kadijah is derived from the Arabic name Khadijah, which is historically significant in Islamic culture. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is revered for her strength and business acumen. The name has been popular in various Muslim communities and symbolizes respect and honor.
Trend Summary
Kadijah has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but is less common than its variant Khadijah.
Similar Names
Variants
- Khadijah
- Khadija
International Variants
- Khadija (Arabic)
- Khadijah (Turkish)
Famous people named Kadijah
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Fictional characters named Kadijah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kadijah was first seen in the United States in 1969. Kadijah has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in North Carolina, New York, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kadijah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kadijah (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 313 |
| 1994 | 486 |
| 1995 | 119 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |