Khadeejah

Meaning & origin

Khadeejah is a spelling variant of Khadijah, a name deeply rooted in Islamic history as that of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and first convert to Islam. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1991, a relatively recent entry for a name with ancient origins. Its highest rank came in 1994 at 14,942, with a 1 in 321,453 incidence rate as of 2025, indicating modest usage. The name has remained stable in popularity over the decades, never achieving widespread use but maintaining a steady presence among Muslim families. While it has no recorded top states, its similar names include other Arabic female names like Aaliyah and Fatima. This variant spelling offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Khadijah, retaining the same cultural and religious significance.

Khadeejah is a variant spelling of Khadijah, derived from the Arabic root khadaja, meaning 'to be born prematurely.' It is famously borne by Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first convert to Islam. The name has been widely used among Muslims for centuries.