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Kadeem

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kadeem

Pronounced kə-DEEM /kəˈdim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic — linked to khadim, 'servant', or qadim, 'ancient, eternal'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and warm: Kadeem links to Arabic 'servant' or 'ancient, eternal'. Distinctive, modern, and dignified (actor Kadeem Hardison).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic — linked to khadim, 'servant', or qadim, 'ancient, eternal'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4477 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kadeem comes from Arabic — linked to khadim, 'servant', or qadim, 'ancient, eternal' (routes layered, which we note). A distinctive, dignified name (Kadeem Hardison).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, servant-or-ancient at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Kadeem ties to Arabic khadim ('servant') or qadim ('ancient, eternal') — actor Kadeem Hardison (A Different World) made the name familiar.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Kadeem — routes layered

Variations

KadimKhadeemQadeem

Nicknames

Kade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadeem mean?

Kadeem links to Arabic 'servant' (khadim) or 'ancient, eternal' (qadim); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kadeem?

It's said kə-DEEM /kəˈdim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kadeem a boy or girl name?

Kadeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Kadeem?

Kadeem is a rare name in the U.S.

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