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Qadirah

kah-DEER-ah /kɑːˈdɪ.rə/ Arabic

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In short
Qadirah is a beautiful and unique Arabic name meaning "capable" or "able." With its empowering meaning and melodic sound, it's an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2010 (#16,992)
Babies in 2010
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#9,586 in 1994
First recorded
1994

Meaning of Qadirah

Qadirah is a beautiful and unique name of Arabic origin, meaning "capable" or "able." This strong and empowering name is perfect for parents looking for a name with a powerful meaning. Qadirah has a melodic sound and is pronounced as kah-DEER-ah (/kɑːˈdɪ.rə/). It is also sometimes spelled as Qadira. While not extremely common, the name Qadirah has been used in the United States, with occasional occurrences over the years. With its rich heritage and positive connotations, Qadirah is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Qadirah

Arabic

Popularity of Qadirah in the U.S.

Qadirah was last recorded in the U.S. in 2010, ranked #16,992 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,586 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1994.

Bar and line chart: Qadirah in the U.S., 1994–2010. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 8 in 1994 and 5 in 2010. Line: rank among girl names, peak #9,586 in 1994, #16,992 in 2010.
  • Girls named Qadirah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1994–2010. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1994⁠–⁠2010 6 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2010516,992back
1999612,688▼ 2,566
1998810,122▲ 714
1997710,836back
1995611,783▼ 2,197
199489,586new