Rising since 1999, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadja since 1992
Babies named Hadja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Hadja is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the title 'Hajja,' which refers to a Muslim woman who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage. Though rare in the United States, the name has been in use since 1992, with a rank of 11,932 in 2025 and a 1-in-229,610 incidence among newborn girls. Its popularity has been consistently rising since 1999, reaching its peak in 2024, reflecting growing diversity in naming practices. While not associated with any particular U.S. states, Hadja carries strong cultural and religious significance within Muslim communities, especially in West Africa. The name offers a meaningful connection to Islamic tradition and is often chosen by families who value honoring the sacred journey of Hajj.
Hadja is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic title 'Hajja' (حاجة), used for a Muslim woman who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage. It is a variant of Hajjah and is sometimes used as a first name in West African and other Muslim communities, where it honors the religious journey. The name has seen limited but growing use in the United States since the 1990s.
“Hadja” around the world
Where Hadja lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hajja, Hadja, Hadjah
Sibling names for Hadja
Names that share Hadja's style, for a brother or sister.
