Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1986
Kadija
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Kadija, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15896
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kadija is the #15896 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 606 recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kadija has been recorded 606 times among girls since 1986, currently ranked #15896 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, 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 1986 to 2025.
- #15896 among girls today
- 606 born since 1986
- 1990s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kadija is currently the #15896 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 606 born since 1986, peaking in the 1990s.
- #15896
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Kadija vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15896
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Kadija was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kadija in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Kadija compares
606 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kadija's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kadija | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 606 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kadija's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kadija splits its recorded history at 2006: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kadija at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#15,896
Active since
1986
Kadija popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Kadija by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kadija's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Kadija births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
204 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
158 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 204 births (34% of all-time use).
How Kadija compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kadija's total volume
Kadija vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kadija by state
Where Kadija concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 55 | 9.1% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Kadija's total US births 9.1%
Even split
55 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadija? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 606 babies named Kadija. Today it holds rank #15896 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 60 births.
When was Kadija most popular? ▼
Kadija was most popular in the 1990s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kadija most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadija are New York (55 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Kadija been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kadija since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kadija? ▼
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 Kadija's data
- Kadija's decade-level peak was the 1990s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kadijas (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kadija
Nearby Names Like Kadija
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadija
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 Kadija side by side: Kadija vs Kadence Kadija vs Kady Kadija vs Kadie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kadija
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, 1986–2025 (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. "Kadija: #15896 Girls' Name - 606 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadija. 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 Kadija 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.