Kadi
Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kadi: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2017.
Rooted in several traditions, Kadi most often emerges as an Estonian and Finnish diminutive of Katariina, the local form of Katherine—ultimately from the Greek *katharos*, meaning "pure." It also appears as a given name in West Africa, particularly among the Akan people of Ghana, where it can mean "the first-born after twins." The name gained notable visibility with Kadi Sesay, a prominent Sierra Leonean politician and academic who served as Minister of Trade and Industry. In Scotland, the name has a natural, warm cadence that blends well with both modern and traditional surnames. A further note: Kadi is also a variant used in parts of Scandinavia, offering a beautifully concise alternative to the more elaborate Catherine or Katherine. This simplicity gives the name a distinctly fresh, approachable feel.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20177 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #4467 babies
- Total births
- 14since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y