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Kadijah

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Pronounced kah-DEE-jah /kɑˈdi.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khadija — from the Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife; we note the honored figureLow

In 30 seconds: An early baby; premature: Kadijah spells Khadija. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-DEE-jah'). We note the honored figure.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Khadija — from the Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife; we note the honored figure
U.S. rank (2024)#9841 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,458

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419692024

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

Kadijah is a spelling of Khadija — from the Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife (we note the honored figure). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-DEE-jah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare in this spelling, an-early-baby at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Khadija is Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby' — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife — and Kadijah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the honored figure; said 'kah-DEE-jah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Khadija — Arabic; honored figure

Variations

KhadijaKhadijahKadija

Nicknames

Dija

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadijah mean?

Kadijah spells Khadija — Arabic, variously 'an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife. We note the honored figure.

How do you pronounce Kadijah?

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

Is Kadijah a boy or girl name?

Kadijah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kadijah?

Kadijah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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