Kadia

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Pronounced KAH-dee-uh /ˈkɑː.di.ə/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Mandinka) form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, an honored figure in Islam (Arabic Khadijah, often linked to 'early baby; trustworthy'). Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Khadija: Kadia honors the Prophet's first wife (said 'KAH-dee-uh'). Meaningful and rare.

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Origin MediumAfrican, Arabic

MeaningA West African (Mandinka) form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, an honored figure in Islam (Arabic Khadijah, often linked to 'early baby; trustworthy'). Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2020)#11566 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kadia is a Mandinka (West African) form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, honored in Islam. Meaningful and rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-dee-uh').

It appears only rarely, mostly in West African and Muslim families. Rare, honored, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kadia is a West African (Mandinka) form of Khadija — the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, honored in Islam — a meaningful name, noted respectfully (said 'KAH-dee-uh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Kadia — Mandinka form of Khadija; the Prophet's first wife

Variations

KhadijaKadijaKadiatou

Nicknames

KadiDia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadia mean?

Kadia is a West African (Mandinka) form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, honored in Islam.

How do you pronounce Kadia?

It's said KAH-dee-uh /ˈkɑː.di.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kadia a boy or girl name?

Kadia is a girl's name.

How popular is Kadia?

Kadia is a rare name in the U.S.