At a glance
- In short
- Qaadir is a unique and meaningful Arabic name for baby boys, with the common alternative spelling Kadir.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,349)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,060 in 1978
- First recorded
- 1978
Meaning of Qaadir
Qaadir is a male name of Arabic origin. The name Qaadir has variations, with Kadir being a common alternative spelling. In terms of popularity, Qaadir has been given to newborns in the United States, with varying occurrences and ranks over the years. Although there may be fluctuations in its usage, Qaadir remains a unique and meaningful name for parents seeking an Arabic name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Qaadir
Arabic
- Pronounced kah-DEER /kɑːˈdɪər/
Popularity of Qaadir in the U.S.
Qaadir was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,060 in 1978. It first appears in the records in 1978.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1978–2024 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12,349 | back (not recorded in 2021–2023) |
| 2020 | 8 | 8,739 | ▲ 2,064 |
| 2019 | 6 | 10,803 | back (not recorded in 2012–2018) |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,287 | back (not recorded in 2008–2010) |
| 2007 | 9 | 8,173 | ▲ 3,882 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 4,959 |
| 2005 | 10 | 7,096 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 6 | 9,581 | ▼ 189 |
| 2002 | 6 | 9,392 | ▼ 1,856 |
| 2001 | 8 | 7,536 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | back (not recorded in 1995–1998) |
| 1994 | 7 | 6,968 | ▲ 1,732 |
| 1993 | 5 | 8,700 | ▼ 2,572 |
| 1992 | 8 | 6,128 | back (not recorded in 1984–1991) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | back (not recorded in 1980–1982) |
| 1979 | 6 | 5,355 | ▼ 295 |
| 1978 | 6 | 5,060 | new |