Rising since 2007, #1,427 for girls today.
Popularity of Khadijah since 1962
Babies named Khadijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 408 |
| 1980s | 672 |
| 1990s | 3,618 |
| 2000s | 836 |
| 2010s | 1,122 |
| 2020s | 866 |
Meaning & origin
Khadijah has been used in the United States since at least 1962, when it was first recorded. Its usage has grown over time, peaking in 1994. After a decline, the name has been rising again since 2007, reflecting renewed interest among Muslim families. Its strongest states are New York, Washington, and Maryland, areas with significant Muslim populations. The name carries deep religious significance as the name of Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a respected figure in Islam known for her strength and support of the early Muslim community.
Khadijah is the Arabic name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a wealthy merchant who was the first convert to Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic root 'k-d-j', which means 'premature' or 'early birth'. It has been borne by Muslim women for over a millennium.
Where Khadijah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Khadijah” around the world
Where Khadijah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khadija, Dija, Khadijah
Sibling names for Khadijah
Names that share Khadijah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aisha, Fatima, Zainab, Maryam, Amina, Fatimah, Jameelah, Takiyah, Jamillah, Lateefah, Rasheedah, Sakinah, Amatullah, Aqueelah, Rashidah, Faatimah, Haleemah, Rasheema, Rayneisha, Sabriyah
Brothers: Muhammad, Ali, Hassan, Omar, Yusuf, Jamal, Jamall, Rahman, Rahsaan, Jamahl, Jemal, Olajuwon, Rashan, Shyheim, Abdulkareem, Abdulloh, Braheem, Zakariyya, Abdulraheem, Alioune, Dontrae, Tawhid
