The nameKadidiatou

Kadidiatou is a West African girl's name, a form of Khadija.

Meaning

Like Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, it comes from the Arabic for "premature child".

Origin

Arabic, through West African languages.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Kadidiatou

Kadidiatou in France

1173rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (30 births)
805babies named Kadidiatou in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kadidiatou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 215 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Kadidiatou. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Kadidiatou in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kadidiatou mean?

Like Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, it comes from the Arabic for "premature child".

What is the origin of the name Kadidiatou?

Arabic, through West African languages.

Is Kadidiatou a girl's or a boy's name?

Kadidiatou is a girl's name.