Holding steady.
Popularity of Khadejah since 1984
Babies named Khadejah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 237 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khadejah is a spelling variant of Khadijah, the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a significant choice in Muslim families. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1984 and saw its highest usage in 1994. While precise rank data is unavailable due to its rarity, the name has maintained a stable, low level of use through 2025, with no top-state concentrations. Its relatively recent adoption in the US reflects broader trends of Arabic-name usage in American Muslim communities.
Khadejah is a spelling variant of Khadijah, the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. The name derives from the Arabic root 'k-d-j', meaning 'to be born prematurely'. It has been used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khad, Khadie, Jaja
Sibling names for Khadejah
Names that share Khadejah's style, for a brother or sister.
