Kidus
Kidus is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Holy, sacred, or blessed.
Origin and history
Kidus is a traditional Ethiopian name derived from Ge'ez, meaning holy or sacred. It holds significant cultural importance within the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition and Amharic-speaking communities. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily among diaspora families in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
861 babies in the United States have been named Kidus since 1880. It ranks #3816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1724.
States where it is most popular
- VA (26.2 %)
- MD (23.1 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- WA (10.9 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 435 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Fun facts
- The word 'Kidus' is cognate with Semitic roots found in Hebrew (Kadosh) and Arabic (Qaddis), all meaning holy.
- The name has seen increased usage in the U.S. alongside the growth of the Ethiopian diaspora since the late 20th century.