Kadan
Kadan is a girl baby name. Ranked #19,584 in the US, popular nicknames include Kad, Kay, and Kadie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kadan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 7 babies have been named Kadan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kadan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,584 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,584
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Kadan is also used as a boy name, ranked #11998.
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About the Name Kadan
Kadan is a girl name .
Is Kadan a boy or girl name? Kadan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,584 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,998. Kadan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kadan is currently ranked #19,584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kadan include Kad, Kay, and Kadie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis