Holding steady.
Popularity of Hajira since 1995
Babies named Hajira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hajira's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Hajira is a rare feminine name of Arabic origin that entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1995. Its peak year so far was 2019, and it has remained stable in usage since then, never breaking into the top 1,000 rankings. The name is not concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered but consistent presence across the country. While its exact meaning is debated, it likely derives from the Arabic root for 'migration' or connects to the name Hajar, giving it a strong cultural resonance within Muslim communities. For parents seeking a distinctive name with deep religious ties, Hajira offers a quiet but meaningful choice.
Hajira likely originates from Arabic, possibly derived from the root 'h-j-r' (to emigrate, to leave), which also gives the word 'hijra' (migration). It may be a variant of Hajar, the Arabic name for the biblical figure Hagar. The name appears in modern usage among Muslim families in South Asia and the Middle East, though it remains relatively rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haj, Haji, Jira
Sibling names for Hajira
Names that share Hajira's style, for a brother or sister.
