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UK girl's name

Kaddy

A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "affectionate, friendly.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaddy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaddy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Kaddy. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaddy ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Kaddy.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaddy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4686

2019

Births in 2019

4

Latest year

Peak year

2015

4 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Kaddy mean?

The name Kaddy is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Middle Eastern regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "qadiy," which means "judge" or "leader." It is thought to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, when Arabic culture and language had a significant influence across various parts of the world.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kaddy can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled from the 8th to the 13th century. During this era, the name Kaddy was commonly used among the ruling elite and scholars, reflecting its association with authority and wisdom.

In the 11th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist named Kaddy al-Quduri made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His works, particularly the "Mukhtasar al-Quduri," became widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.

Another notable figure bearing the name Kaddy was Kaddy al-Fadil, a 12th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His poetry and philosophical writings were highly regarded during his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Moving forward in history, there was Kaddy Khan, a 16th-century military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in India. His strategic prowess and leadership skills earned him a prominent place in the annals of Mughal history.

In the 19th century, Kaddy Amin emerged as a prominent figure in the Egyptian nationalist movement. He was a fierce advocate for Egyptian independence and worked tirelessly to promote the rights and aspirations of his countrymen.

Throughout history, the name Kaddy has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from religion and scholarship to leadership and activism. While the name may have evolved and adapted to different cultures over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich Arabic heritage and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaddy over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaddy registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaddy, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaddy
01234200420112019

Decades

Kaddy by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaddy 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
2010s #4711 8 2
2000s #4598 3 1

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FAQ

Kaddy: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaddy in the UK right now?

In 2019, Kaddy was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kaddy most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Kaddy in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaddy?

A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "affectionate, friendly.".

How many people are called Kaddy in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Kaddy across the 3 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.