Will my child share the name Kadija with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kadija per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kadija in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kadija becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kadija is declining: down 660 places since 2019, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,459 in 2004.

Is Kadija a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kadija is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kadija a popular baby name in the United States?

Kadija does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4201

Kadija

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Kadija is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kadija in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4201

About the Name Kadija

Kadija is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 386 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1459 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kadija is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kadija in their class.