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Kadija

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Pronounced kah-DEE-jah /kɑːˈdiː.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khadijah, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife — the first person to accept Islam — a deeply honored name in Muslim tradition. The name is often linked to 'early baby; born early.'Low

In 30 seconds: An honored Arabic name: Kadija is a form of Khadijah, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first believer in Islam (said 'kah-DEE-jah'). Noted respectfully.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Khadijah, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife — the first person to accept Islam — a deeply honored name in Muslim tradition. The name is often linked to 'early baby; born early.'

U.S. rank (2024)#16327 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 598

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

Kadija is a form of Khadijah, honoring the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first believer in Islam. Deeply respected and rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'kah-DEE-jah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, honored, and revered.

Did you know? Kadija spells Khadijah — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, the first person to embrace Islam — one of the most revered names in Muslim tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'kah-DEE-jah').

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References — Kadija — Khadijah form; Prophet Muhammad's first wife; first believer

Variations

KhadijaKhadijahKadidja

Nicknames

KadiDija

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadija mean?

Kadija is a form of Khadijah, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first believer in Islam; it is often linked to 'born early.'

How do you pronounce Kadija?

It's said kah-DEE-jah /kɑːˈdiː.dʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kadija a boy or girl name?

Kadija is a girl's name.

How popular is Kadija?

Kadija is a rare name in the U.S.