Khady

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Pronounced KAH-dee /ˈkɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: A Senegalese (Wolof) short form of Khadija — from Arabic, variously 'trustworthy; an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife; we note the honored bearer; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Trustworthy; an early baby: Khady is the Senegalese Khadija. Lyrical, cultural, and warm (said 'KAH-dee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA Senegalese (Wolof) short form of Khadija — from Arabic, variously 'trustworthy; an early/premature baby'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife; we note the honored bearer; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7066 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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

Khady is a Senegalese (Wolof) short form of Khadija — from Arabic, variously 'trustworthy; an early/premature baby' — the name of Khadija, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first convert to Islam (we note the honored bearer; routes layered). A lyrical, cultural name (said 'KAH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, trustworthy at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Khadija is variously 'trustworthy' and 'an early/premature baby' in Arabic — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife — Khady is the Senegalese short form, lyrical and cultural (we note the honored bearer; said 'KAH-dee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Khady — honored bearer noted; routes layered

Variations

KhadijaKhadidiatouKadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khady mean?

Khady is a Senegalese form of Khadija — Arabic variously 'trustworthy; an early baby' (the Prophet's first wife). We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Khady?

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

Is Khady a boy or girl name?

Khady is a girl's name.

How popular is Khady?

Khady is a rare name in the U.S.