Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Haja since 1989
Babies named Haja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Haja is a name of Arabic origin, connected to the religious term 'hajj', meaning pilgrimage to Mecca. It is used as a title of honor for Muslim women who have completed the pilgrimage and also functions as a given name in West African communities. In the United States, the name first appeared on the Social Security list in 1989, and as of 2025, it holds a rank of 14,942. Its peak year was 2004, though it has been rising in popularity since 2022. The name has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its relatively rare usage nationwide. Haja is almost exclusively given to girls, with a rich cultural and religious heritage that honors a significant spiritual milestone.
Haja is a feminine name derived from the Arabic 'hajj' (pilgrimage to Mecca), a title of respect for a woman who has completed the pilgrimage. It is also used as a given name in parts of West Africa, such as among the Hausa and Mandinka peoples, where it carries similar religious connotations. The name gained some modern usage in the United States starting in the late 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haj
Variants: Hajah, Hadja
Sibling names for Haja
Names that share Haja's style, for a brother or sister.
