Kadafi is of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people of Nigeria and Cameroon. It means 'leader' or 'ruler'. This name gained international recognition due to its use by Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of Libya. However, it's important to note that this name has been used independently of his influence among the Fulani community for centuries.
The name Kadafi has seen a resurgence in popularity recently, with an increase from 5 births in 2022 to 7 births in 2023. Over the past six years, there have been a total of 19 babies named Kadafi.