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UK boy's name

Kadell

A masculine Arabic name meaning "fortunate bearer of a pearl".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kadell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2901, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. 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.

Kadell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kadell. 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 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kadell ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Kadell.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2901

1998

Births in 1998

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kadell mean?

The name Kadell is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the ancient times. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "kadal," which means "to weigh" or "to measure." It is possible that the name was initially associated with occupations related to weighing or measuring goods in trade or commerce.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name Kadell dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was found inscribed on an ancient clay tablet from the region of Mesopotamia. This tablet, which is currently housed in the British Museum, is considered one of the earliest written records of the name.

In the ancient texts and historical records, the name Kadell is mentioned a few times, although its occurrences are relatively rare. One notable reference is found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, where a scholar named Kadell ben Abba is mentioned as a prominent figure in the 3rd century CE.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kadell. One of the earliest recorded was Kadell al-Baghdadi (790-867 CE), an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

Another prominent figure was Kadell ibn Abi Bakr (1075-1149 CE), a renowned Arab poet and literary critic from Seville, Spain, who was highly regarded for his poetic works and literary critiques during the golden age of Islamic civilization in Andalusia.

In more recent times, Kadell Williamson (1923-2008) was an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various educational and charitable organizations in his home state of North Carolina.

Additionally, Kadell Bigby (1944-2012) was a renowned African-American artist and sculptor, known for his unique style and works that celebrated African-American culture and heritage.

Finally, Kadell Daniels (born 1981) is a contemporary American author and journalist who has written extensively on topics related to social justice, race, and culture.

While the name Kadell is relatively uncommon today, it carries a rich historical legacy and linguistic roots that trace back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and the Aramaic language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kadell by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadell 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
1990s #2901 3 1

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FAQ

Kadell: questions and answers

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

In 1998, Kadell was ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kadell most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Kadell in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kadell?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "fortunate bearer of a pearl".

How many people are called Kadell in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kadell across the 1 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.