Total births
268
Girls' name · since 1990
Kadeja
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 268 babies named Kadeja, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 268
- total births
- 1990–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Kadeja sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 268 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Kadeja recorded 268 times among girls since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2008.
- 268 total births
- 1990–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
268 girls have been named Kadeja since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 268
- total births
- 1990–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Kadeja was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
59 babies were named Kadeja in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Kadeja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kadeja's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kadeja at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Kadeja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2008
- Peak year (1994)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Kadeja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kadeja's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Kadeja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
217 births
- 2000s 51
2000s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 217 births (81% of all-time use).
Kadeja by state
Where Kadeja concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 10 | 3.7% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 10 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.9% |
Mississippi share of Kadeja's total US births 3.7%
Even split
10 of 268 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadeja? ▼
268 babies have been named Kadeja since 1990. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1994 with 59 births.
When was Kadeja most popular? ▼
Kadeja was most popular in the 1990s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kadeja most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadeja are Mississippi (10 births), South Carolina (10 births), Virginia (7 births).
How long has the name Kadeja been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kadeja since 1990 -- 19 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Kadeja? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kadence, Kady, Kadie, Kadijah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kadeja's data
- Kadeja's decade-level peak was the 1990s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Kadejas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kadeja
Nearby Names Like Kadeja
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadeja
Kadence Girl
#1543 11,618 births
Kady Girl
#6719 2,885 births
Kadie Girl
#7013 2,630 births
Kadijah Girl
#9703 1,465 births
Kadyn Girl
#14111 1,434 births
Compare Kadeja side by side: Kadeja vs Kadence Kadeja vs Kady Kadeja vs Kadie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kadeja: Baby Name Since 1990 - 268 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadeja. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kadeja draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.