Pure or friend
The exact etymology of Kada is multifaceted; it is often considered a diminutive of Katherine in some cultures, meaning pure. In Arabic contexts, it can relate to a word for friend or companion, though it remains a rare choice in the United States.
Less common today
Kada isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,435 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
