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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Khadir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Khadim|Khadiza
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Khadir

kah-DEER · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8008 in 2023

Peak: #6479 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8008 in 2023

Peak: #6479 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #8008 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Khadir scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligious2-syllableQuranic RootMasculineMeaningfulTraditionalMiddle Eastern
Character
divine wisdomspiritual guidancehidden knowledgeeternal presence
STRONG
High confidence

Khadir is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Khadir at a Glance
Meaning:The Green One; refers to al-Khidr, a mysterious figure in Islamic tradition known for divine knowledge and guidance
Language root:Arabic · Quranic
Peak rank:#6479 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KadirQadirKarimKhalidKasim
Similar Style
AmirJamalRashidTariqSamir
Works well with
AmiraLayla◈ZainabNoor◈MalikYasir
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Khadir · Overview
Summary

Khadir is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Khadir carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
khadir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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