Kadeem

Kadeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Kadeem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kadeem

Kadeem belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kadeem first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #501 in 1991, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 2,620 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kadeem in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#501 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Kadeem in 2024
23
Total since 1880
2,620

Kadeem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#818 in 1996
Babies named Kadeem in 2025
9
Total since 1996
138

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kadeem mean?

The meaning of Kadeem is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kadeem a boy or girl name?

Kadeem is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kadeem?

Kadeem comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Kadeem?

Kadeem first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #501 in 1991, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.