Kadeem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kadeem is an Arabic name meaning 'ancient' or 'old'. It has evolved from the Arabic 'qadeem' to its modern form. The name carries traits of wisdom and experience. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the African American community. It is seen as a strong, contemporary name with cultural significance.
The name Kadeem is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kadeem has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kadeem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 928th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3404th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4057th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kadeem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kadeem"
Pronunciation
/kəˈdiːm/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Kadeem is derived from the Arabic word 'qadeem', which means 'ancient' or 'old'. It is often used as a name to signify wisdom and experience.
Meaning
ancient, old
Language Evolution
Qadeem (Arabic), Kadeem (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kadeem has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities, as a modern and unique name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kadeem, Kadeemah
Modern Popularity & Image
Kadeem is often perceived as a strong and contemporary name, associated with individuality and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Kadeem Hardison, an American actor known for his role in the television series 'A Different World'., Kadeem Allen, an American professional basketball player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kadeem"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kadeem"
"Kadeem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 928th of 16616 | 1,856 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3404th of 24088 | 455 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4057th of 23106 | 309 |
Regional Popularity of "Kadeem" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.81% 1209th/3685 |
10.35% 463rd/4475 |
16.46% 855th/5194 |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
31.27% 1615th/5164 |
45.13% 3300th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
61.62% 2765th/4487 |
60.69% 4140th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Kadeem" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kadeem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kadeem" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.