Kadijah is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'Kadija'. This name has been popularized by its association with the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Kadijah was known for her intelligence, wealth, and kindness, which have contributed to the positive connotation surrounding this name.
The name Kadijah experienced significant popularity spikes between 1993 and 1994, with 313 and 486 births respectively. However, it appears to have declined steadily since the late 1990s, with fewer than 50 births annually from 2000 onwards. The most recent data shows 9 births in 2023, bringing the total number of births for this name to 1448 over the given period.