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Kadie

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Pronounced KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Katie/Cadie — a pet form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kadie spells Katie/Cadie. Crisp, breezy, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Katie/Cadie — a pet form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7052 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,617

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

Kadie is a spelling of Katie/Cadie — a pet form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, breezy name (said 'KAY-dee'; full form Katherine).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, pure at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Katherine comes from the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Kadie is a spelling of its pet form Katie/Cadie, crisp and breezy (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-dee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Katie — routes layered

Variations

KatieCadieKadi

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Katie— the standard spelling

Kaylie— a sound-neighbor Ka- girls' name

Sadie— another -adie girls' name

Kassie— echoes that soft -ie sound

Korie— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadie mean?

Kadie spells Katie/Cadie — Greek 'pure' (from Katherine); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kadie?

It's said KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kadie a boy or girl name?

Kadie is a girl's name.

How popular is Kadie?

Kadie is a rare spelling in the U.S.