Kadiatou
A girl's name with 582 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Kadiatou tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 582 recorded births and a peak of 38 in 2024, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The open, approachable ending gives Kadiatou a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
In the most recent SSA release, Kadiatou ranks #3908 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kadiatou is a girl's baby name of Fulani origin, from the West African Fulani (Fula) language, the Fulani form of Khadija, from the Arabic meaning 'premature child' or 'trustworthy,' honoring Khadija bint Khuwaylid — the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Khadija was a wealthy merchant, Muhammad's employer and then his first and most beloved wife — a woman of extraordinary independence and strength who was the first convert to Islam. In West African Muslim communities, Kadiatou (the Fulani form) is given to honor this legacy of feminine faith, intelligence, and devotion.
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In the American context, Kadiatou is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1995–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Kadiatou is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #3908), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kadiatou climbed 1545 spots in the last 20 years — from #5453 to #3908.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 132 | #5178 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 197 | #6483 | — |
| 2000s | 215 | #6036 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 38 | #9365 | — |
The Story of Kadiatou
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Kadiatou is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Kadiatou are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Kadiatou?
Only about 1 in every 94,737 babies born in 2024 was named Kadiatou — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 215 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Kadiatou by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Kadiatou per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38 | #3908 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5181 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4719 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6525 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5558 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6285 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5885 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6161 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6772 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5925 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7136 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5562 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7623 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7977 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5507 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5459 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5648 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5449 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5624 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5907 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024