Pure; rhythmic flow
Kadey is most often used as a modern phonetic variant of Katie, derived from the Greek name Katherine meaning 'pure'. It can also be interpreted as a feminine diminutive of Cade, an English surname meaning 'round' or 'barrel', or linked to the Scottish word 'cadence' referring to rhythm.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kadey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and 'American Idol' contestant
The protagonist of the film 'Mean Girls' · Mean Girls
A main character in the television series 'The Magicians' · The Magicians
