Kadeem vs Obaida

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadeem

Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,484
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Deem

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Obaida

Boy #4,454 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devoted servant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,454
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obaid

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Popularity Comparison

Kadeem Rank #4,484
Obaida Rank #4,454

Obaida is more popular, ranked #4454 vs #4484 for Kadeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadeem ___

  • Kadeem James
  • Kadeem Anthony
  • Kadeem Malik
  • Kadeem Xavier
  • Kadeem Andre
  • Kadeem Jamal

Obaida ___

  • Obaida Mohammed
  • Obaida Hassan
  • Obaida Ibrahim
  • Obaida Ahmad
  • Obaida Kareem
  • Obaida Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kadeem

Hakeem Kareem Malik Zaire Aaliyah

If you choose Obaida

Hamza Ibrahim Zaid Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadeem or Obaida more popular?

Obaida is more popular, ranked #4454 compared to Kadeem at #4484 in the United States.

What do Kadeem and Obaida mean?

Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin). Obaida means "worshipper, devoted servant" (Arabic origin).

Are Kadeem and Obaida boy or girl names?

Kadeem is primarily a boy name. Obaida is primarily a boy name.

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