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Kadir

Kadir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “The (All or Most) Capable.” In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Kadir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“The (All or Most) Capable”
Also spelled
Qaadir

About the name Kadir

Kadir belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “The (All or Most) Capable” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Qaadir.

In the United States, Kadir first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3166 in 2019, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 508 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kadir in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#3166 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Kadir in 2024
36
Total since 1880
508

Kadir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1425 in 2000
Babies named Kadir in 2025
5
Total since 1996
151

Spellings & short forms

Qaadir

Similar names

More names from the Muslim & Arabic shelf:

OmarArabicBenArabicAmirArabicMalikArabicIsmaelArabicJamalArabicKhalilArabicMuhammadArabic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kadir mean?

Kadir means “The (All or Most) Capable” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kadir a boy or girl name?

Kadir is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kadir?

Kadir comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Qaadir.

How popular is the name Kadir?

Kadir first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #3166 in 2019, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

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