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UK girl's name

Kadee

A feminine name derived from the Arabic word "qadir" meaning powerful or capable.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kadee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.

This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2005 to 2017. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Kadee. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kadee ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 girls were registered as Kadee.
  • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5765

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

10 births

Estimated living

59

2026

Meaning

What does Kadee mean?

The given name Kadee is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It likely derived from the Arabic root word "Qadi" which means "judge" or "leader". This name gained prominence during the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa, where it was commonly used by Arab populations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the 8th century CE. Kadee ibn al-Mulk was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and played a vital role in shaping the legal system of the time.

In the 11th century, Kadee al-Nu'man was a prominent poet and writer from Persia. His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and love, were widely admired and have been preserved to this day. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the Persian literary tradition.

During the reign of the Ayyubid dynasty in the 12th century, Kadee al-Fadil was a powerful vizier and military commander. He served under the renowned Sultan Saladin and played a crucial role in the Muslim victories against the Crusaders in the Levant region.

In the 14th century, Kadee Burhanuddin was a revered Sufi mystic and scholar from Central Asia. He founded the Naqshbandi order, one of the most influential Sufi brotherhoods, which spread across Asia and beyond. His teachings on spirituality and self-discipline had a profound impact on Islamic mysticism.

Another notable figure was Kadee Muhammad al-Shafi'i, a 16th-century legal scholar and judge from the Ottoman Empire. He was instrumental in codifying and reforming the legal system based on Islamic principles, and his rulings were widely respected throughout the Ottoman territories.

While the name Kadee has Islamic and Arabic roots, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures over time. Its meaning and significance as a name have evolved, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kadee over time

The chart below shows babies named Kadee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kadee, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kadee
035810200520112017

Decades

Kadee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadee 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 #4786 22 5
2000s #2995 37 5

Related

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FAQ

Kadee: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Kadee was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kadee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Kadee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kadee?

A feminine name derived from the Arabic word "qadir" meaning powerful or capable.

How many people are called Kadee in the UK?

A total of 59 babies have been registered as Kadee across the 10 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.