Kader is a male name with origins in both Arabic and Turkish. It is pronounced as KAH-der (/kɑːdər/) in both languages. The name has variations including Kadir. In the United States, Kader has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years, with seven occurrences in 2021 and a rank of 9695. The popularity of the name fluctuates slightly, but it maintains a consistent presence among parents seeking a unique and multicultural name for their children. With its rich history and global associations, Kader is an excellent choice for those looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
| Kader Khan was an Indian actor and screenwriter who appeared in over 300 Bollywood films and wrote dialogue for 200 movies. |
| Abdul Kader Asmal was a South African lawyer, politician and human rights professor who led the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement. |
| Kader Abdolah is an Iranian-Dutch writer and poet known for weaving Persian literary themes into his Dutch books. |
| Kader Attia is an Algerian and French artist. |
| Kader Bhayat was a Mauritian lawyer, politician and former minister who died in 2012 at age 76. |
| Kader Arif is a French Socialist politician who served as Junior Minister for Veterans and a Member of the European Parliament. |
| Kader Keïta - Abdul Kader Keita is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi club Al Riyadh. |
| Abdou Kader Mangane is a Senegalese former footballer who played mainly in France and represented Senegal 23 times. |
| Kader Belarbi is a French ballet dancer, choreographer and director who became a principal dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet in 1989. |
| Kader Sevinc is a Brussels-based global affairs strategist who founded Forward 1919 Global Strategic Advisory and leads the European AI Hub. |
| Abdoul Kader Bamba is a French footballer who plays as a left winger for Granada. |
| Kader Amadou Dodo is a Nigerien footballer who plays as a defender for AS SONIDEP. |
| Kader Çelik - Kader Celik is a Turkish goalball player who represented her country at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. |
| Kader Asaad is a Kurdish oriental and arabesque recording artist, record producer and founder of Kader Asaad Productions. |
| Abdou Kader Fall is a former Senegalese professional footballer who played as a forward. |