Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Hajra since 1990
Babies named Hajra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Hajra is an Arabic variant of Hagar, the name of Abraham's wife and mother of Ishmael, central to Islamic tradition. In the United States, Hajra first appeared in recorded data in 1990, reaching its peak rank of 9457 in 2025, with a stable trajectory. It remains a very rare choice, given to roughly 1 in every 160727 girls born in 2025. While not among the most common names, it carries strong religious and cultural significance for Muslim families.
Hajra is an Arabic spelling variant of Hagar (or Hājar), the name of the wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael in the Abrahamic traditions. The name is associated with the concept of hijra, meaning 'migration' or 'flight', referencing Hagar's exile into the desert. It has long been used among Muslim families to honor this revered matriarch.
“Hajra” around the world
Where Hajra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hajra
Names that share Hajra's style, for a brother or sister.
