Rising since 2012, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Wajiha since 1993
Babies named Wajiha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Wajiha is a feminine name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. records in 1993. Its rank of 9,457 in 2025 places it among rarer choices, with an estimated 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving the name. The name peaked at its highest rank in 2023, and has been steadily rising since 2012, reflecting a gradual but consistent increase in interest among American families seeking names with cultural depth and elegant meaning. While no top states have yet registered significant clusters, its use is dispersed across communities with Arabic heritage and broader appreciation for names that convey distinction.
Wajiha derives from the Arabic root w-j-h (و ج ه), which conveys the idea of facing, being prominent, or of high status. The feminine form Wajiha (وجيهة) means 'distinguished' or 'eminent.' It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and North Africa, as a name that combines aesthetic beauty with moral or social elevation.
“Wajiha” around the world
Where Wajiha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Waji, Jiha
Variants: Wajeeha, Wajihah
Sibling names for Wajiha
Names that share Wajiha's style, for a brother or sister.
