Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Kadesh

Name: Popularity of the name Kadesh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kadesh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#8,799 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2016

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#8799

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kadesh

The earliest SSA record of Kadesh as a baby boy name dates back to 1994, when 5 babies received it. 1994 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Kadesh — #8,799 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 60% of all recorded Kadeshs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2016 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 25 Kadeshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kadesh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kadesh is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kiddish
Kiddush
Kadish
Kaddish
Caddish
Kodish
Cadet
Cadette
Coderre
Kadet
Cuddle
Kurdish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kadesh

What does the name Kadesh mean?

Kadesh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kadesh in 2026?

In 2026, Kadesh ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kadesh most popular?

Kadesh reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #8,799 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Kadesh a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kadesh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kadesh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kadesh include Aarren, Abilio, Abriam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kadesh

Kadesh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Kadesh's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #8,799. Use the chart and map above to compare Kadesh's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.