UK girl's name
Kadiatu
A feminine name of West African origin meaning "born after hardships".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kadiatu is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadiatu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2009. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Kadiatu. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kadiatu ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Kadiatu.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadiatu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kadiatu mean?
The name Kadiatu is of West African origin, primarily traced back to the Mandinka ethnic group of West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries.
Kadiatu is derived from the Mandinka word "kadi," which means "leader" or "chief." The name was often given to girls born into influential families or those destined for leadership roles within their communities. The suffix "-atu" was likely added to create a feminine form of the name.
In the historical context, the name Kadiatu may have been associated with powerful female rulers or influential figures in the Mandinka societies of the Mali Empire and surrounding regions. However, there are no definitive records of specific individuals bearing this name in ancient texts or religious scriptures from the region.
One of the earliest documented examples of the name Kadiatu can be found in the 17th century, with Kadiatu Bah, a prominent figure in the Kaabu Empire, which ruled parts of modern-day Guinea-Bissau and Senegal. She was known for her diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the Kaabu Empire and the neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable figure with the name Kadiatu was Kadiatu Camara, a 19th-century warrior and leader from Guinea. She led a resistance movement against French colonization and fought bravely to protect her people's land and traditions.
In the 20th century, Kadiatu Bangura was a Liberian educator and activist who worked tirelessly to promote women's rights and education in her country. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls.
Kadiatu Koroma, born in 1959, is a Sierra Leonean politician and former Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone. She played a significant role in the country's peace process and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting regional cooperation and conflict resolution.
Kadiatu Diallo, born in 1965, is a Guinean writer and activist. Her works often explore themes of identity, gender, and cultural heritage. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to literature and her advocacy for women's rights.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kadiatu over time
The chart below shows babies named Kadiatu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kadiatu, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadiatu by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadiatu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5379 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kadiatu: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kadiatu in the UK right now?
In 2009, Kadiatu was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kadiatu most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Kadiatu in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kadiatu?
A feminine name of West African origin meaning "born after hardships".
How many people are called Kadiatu in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kadiatu across the 2 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.