Total births
161
Girls' name · since 1987
Kadeshia
Kadeshia has 161 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 161
- total births
- 1987–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
161 girls have been named Kadeshia since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kadeshia has been recorded 161 times among girls since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2001.
- 161 total births
- 1987–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
161 girls have been named Kadeshia since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 161
- total births
- 1987–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Kadeshia was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
49 babies were named Kadeshia in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Kadeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kadeshia splits its recorded history at 1996: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1987 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kadeshia at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Kadeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2001
- Peak year (1994)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Kadeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kadeshia's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Kadeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 136 births (84% of all-time use).
Kadeshia by state
Where Kadeshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 9 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 6 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.1% |
Texas share of Kadeshia's total US births 5.6%
Even split
9 of 161 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadeshia? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 161 babies named Kadeshia. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 49 births.
When was Kadeshia most popular? ▼
Kadeshia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kadeshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadeshia are Texas (9 births), Alabama (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Kadeshia been used? ▼
Records for Kadeshia go back to 1987, giving 15 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Kadeshia? ▼
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 Kadeshia's data
- Kadeshia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kadeshias (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kadeshia
Nearby Names Like Kadeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadeshia
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 Kadeshia side by side: Kadeshia vs Kadence Kadeshia vs Kady Kadeshia vs Kadie
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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, 1987–2001 (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. "Kadeshia: Baby Name Since 1987 - 161 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadeshia. 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 Kadeshia 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.