Qadir
Meaningcapable, powerful · Arabic
Qadir is an Arabic boy name meaning “capable, powerful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Qadir would score 15 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationQadir peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Qadir you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Qadir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 90,090 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryQadir first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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About the name Qadir
Qadir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “capable, powerful”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Qadir
What does the name Qadir mean?
Qadir means “capable, powerful” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Reynaldo (“powerful counsel”), Reggie (“powerful counsel”), Richie (“powerful ruler”) and Samarth (“capable, powerful”).
What is the origin of the name Qadir?
Qadir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Qadir a boy or girl name?
Qadir is a boy name. In 2025, 19 US boys were named Qadir.
How popular is the name Qadir?
Qadir ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1995, when it reached #3,854. Over the last five years it has slipped 4 places.
What names are similar to Qadir?
If you like Qadir, you might also like Reynaldo, Reggie, Richie and Samarth.
What should I know before naming my baby Qadir?
Qadir is an Arabic boy name meaning “capable, powerful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.