Origin
Swahili (Kenyan)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Cancer
Trend
Declining
Kadi is a name often given to girls. Ranked #14242 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Swahili (Kenyan) origin and traditionally means "A beloved and cherished young woman". It has 2 syllables.
Kadi draws from Swahili linguistic roots evoking care and affection. It suits families seeking a name with African heritage yet easy global pronunciation. The name suggests nurturing qualities and quiet strength, making it appealing for contemporary parents who value cultural depth without complexity.
Currently ranked #14242 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #14242. Changed -2585 positions from last year.
Focuses on family and responsibility.
Desires harmony and partnership.
Projects stability and reliability.
Expresses ambition and leadership.
Cancer
Reflects emotional depth and protectiveness.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
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Best Career Paths
Evokes calm and nurturing presence.
Color Aura
Soft Blue
Element
Water
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Moonstone
Spirit Animal
Dolphin
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Water × Summer
Nurturing
She naturally cares for others.
Intuitive
She senses emotions deeply.
Graceful
She moves with quiet elegance.
Kadi Sesay
Sierra Leonean politician and educator
Kadi
Independent short films
1995
Popularized in East African literature.
كادي
Arabic
卡迪
Chinese (Mandarin)
カディ
Japanese (Katakana)
카디
Korean
Beautiful middle name pairings with Kadi:
Kadi Amina
Kadi Zara
Kadi Imani
Kadi Lena
Kadi Sofia
Kadi Nyla
Short and melodic for easy spelling.
Rising in multicultural families.
Pairs well with longer surnames.
Kady
Pure or first one
girlKadie
Pure beloved daughter of the first light
girlCady
Pure or innocent spirit
girlKali
The black one or time, embodying fierce protection and transformation.
girlKaya
Elder sister, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and familial bonds in tribal lore.
girlKira
In Russian, it means 'mistress' or 'ruler'; in Persian, 'sun'; in Japanese, 'glittering' or 'sparkle'.
girlMauwa
beautiful flowers in bloom
girlChama
Radiant warmth of the morning sun
girlKiata
Little cat with graceful and curious spirit
girlBahati
Good fortune and blessings from above
girlAinka
Beautiful and radiant like the morning sun
girlKinyata
one who brings strength and joy
girlKAH-dee
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.