UK boy's name
Abdulkadir
Servant of the All-Powerful, a name of Arabic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulkadir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulkadir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 13 births.
This profile covers 155 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 154 living people in the UK are called Abdulkadir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulkadir ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 13 boys were registered as Abdulkadir.
- • About 154 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulkadir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
13 births
Estimated living
154
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulkadir mean?
The name Abdulkadir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, and it can be traced back to the 7th century CE. The name is composed of two parts: "Abdul," which means "servant," and "Kadir," which is one of the names of God meaning "the All-Powerful" or "the Omnipotent." Together, the name Abdulkadir carries the meaning of "servant of the All-Powerful" or "servant of the Omnipotent."
Historically, the name Abdulkadir has been associated with Islamic culture and tradition. It is believed to have first appeared in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as an attribute of God. Over time, the name became popular among Muslims as a way to express devotion and submission to God.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulkadir can be found in the life of Abdulkadir Jilani, a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in Baghdad, Iraq, during the 12th century (1077-1166 CE). Jilani was a prominent figure in the Qadiriyya Sufi order, which he founded, and his teachings and writings had a significant impact on Islamic spirituality and thought.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Abdulkadir. Among them are:
1. Abdulkadir al-Jazairi (1808-1883), an Algerian religious scholar and military leader who led the resistance against French colonial forces in the 19th century. 2. Abdulkadir Khan (1858-1944), the last Khan of Bukhara, a historical region in modern-day Uzbekistan, who ruled from 1911 until the abolition of the Khanate in 1920. 3. Abdulkadir al-Husayni (1907-1948), a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader who played a significant role in the Arab Revolt against British rule in Palestine during the 1930s. 4. Abdulkadir Mukhitdinov (1915-2008), a renowned Soviet and Uzbek composer and People's Artist of the USSR, known for his contributions to Uzbek classical music. 5. Abdulkadir Yasin (1923-2019), a Somali politician and diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) from 1963 to 1964.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Abdulkadir, demonstrating its significance and enduring legacy across various cultures and regions influenced by Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulkadir over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulkadir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulkadir, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulkadir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulkadir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3987 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3108 | 51 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2439 | 67 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1777 | 19 | 3 |
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FAQ
Abdulkadir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulkadir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulkadir was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Abdulkadir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 13 babies registered as Abdulkadir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulkadir?
Servant of the All-Powerful, a name of Arabic origin.
How many people are called Abdulkadir in the UK?
A total of 155 babies have been registered as Abdulkadir across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.