The nameKadidja
Kadidja is a girl's name, a form of Khadija.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, it comes from the Arabic for "premature child".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given since the 1950s, most often in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Kadidja
Kadidja in France
Kadidja was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 205 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Kadidja. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Kadidja in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 36 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Kadidja in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kadidja 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 Kadidja?
Arabic.
Is Kadidja a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadidja is a girl's name.