Kadeem

Kadeem - A very unique male name

Kadeem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #1444. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kadeem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kadeem? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kadeem. The baby boy name Kadeem was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4066 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kadeem peaked in popularity 35 years ago in 1991 on position 499.

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Kadeem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kadeem is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,963 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,963.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kadeem is where you live.

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Kadeem origin and meaning

Arabic, uncertain

Uncertain — usually linked to Arabic names such as Khadim ('servant') or Qadim ('ancient'), but the exact source of this spelling is not established

Kadeem entered the data in 1988 and spiked sharply to a 1991 peak, a classic early-1990s rise driven by television visibility. It has fallen steadily since and now sits deep in the tail.

Origin uncertain

Kadeem is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kadeem, pop culture references for the name Kadeem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kadeem

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kadeem, sorted by popularity.

Kayden / Kaden / Kaiden / Keaton / Kashton / Kaeden / Kadin / Kadyn / Kaidyn / Kyden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kadeem

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kadeem a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kadeem?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kuh-DEEM · /kəˈdim/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Kadeem Hardison — American actor, best known as Dwayne Wayne on the sitcom A Different World (b. 1965) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kadeem for its strong, rhythmic sound and its early-1990s cultural moment.

Worth knowing

• The 1990s peak dates it — most Kadeems are now in their thirties.
• Often misspelled Kareem, which is a different name.