UK girl's name
Kadiatou
A feminine name of African origin meaning "born on Monday".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kadiatou is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadiatou popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Kadiatou. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kadiatou ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Kadiatou.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadiatou as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Kadiatou mean?
The name Kadiatou originates from the Maninka language spoken in parts of West Africa, particularly in Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Malinke Empire, which flourished in the region during the 13th to 16th centuries.
The name Kadiatou is derived from the Maninka word "kadia," which means "to be patient" or "to persevere." It is a feminine name that embodies the virtues of patience, resilience, and perseverance, qualities that were highly valued in the culture of the Malinke people.
While there are no direct references to the name Kadiatou in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the concept of patience and perseverance is deeply rooted in many West African traditions and belief systems. The name gained popularity among the Malinke people and gradually spread to neighboring regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kadiatou can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was mentioned in a historical account of the Bambara Kingdom, which was part of the Malinke Empire. Kadiatou was the name of a respected woman who played a significant role in the community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kadiatou:
1. Kadiatou Maiga (1920-2005), a Malian educator and women's rights activist who worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for girls and women in her country.
2. Kadiatou Konaté (born 1975), a Burkinabé journalist and human rights advocate known for her work in exposing human trafficking and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
3. Kadiatou Bamba (born 1990), an Ivorian sprinter and Olympic athlete who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
4. Kadiatou Diallo (1935-2018), a Guinean writer and poet who was instrumental in preserving and promoting the oral traditions and folklore of her country.
5. Kadiatou Diallo (born 1975), a Malian singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her fusion of traditional Malian music with contemporary styles.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Kadiatou with pride and have contributed to various fields, from education and human rights to sports, literature, and the arts, embodying the virtues of patience, resilience, and perseverance that the name represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kadiatou over time
The chart below shows babies named Kadiatou registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kadiatou, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadiatou by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadiatou 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4939 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kadiatou: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kadiatou in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kadiatou was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kadiatou most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Kadiatou in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kadiatou?
A feminine name of African origin meaning "born on Monday".
How many people are called Kadiatou in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Kadiatou across the 8 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.