Khadija
Khadija first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 258 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Khadija popular?
Rising Khadija has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,295 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,555 | |
| 2000s | 963 | |
| 1990s | 826 | |
| 1980s | 379 | |
| 1970s | 215 | |
| 1960s | 38 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Khadija mean?
Khadija (خديجة, Khadija) is classically explained from the root kh-d-j with the sense of an 'early' or premature birth. Its prominence comes above all from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to accept Islam, so the name's religious and historical weight dominates its everyday meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija means Early-born child. Khadija (خديجة, Khadija) is classically explained from the root kh-d-j with the sense of an 'early' or premature birth. Its prominence comes above all from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to accept Islam, so the name's religious and historical weight dominates its everyday meaning.
What is the origin of the name Khadija?
Khadija is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Khadija?
Khadija is pronounced “kha-DEE-jah.”
Is Khadija a boy or a girl name?
Khadija is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Khadija a popular name right now?
Khadija has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Khadija?
In 2025, Khadija ranked #982 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Khadija most popular?
Khadija was most popular in 2025, when about 258 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Khadija?
Names similar to Khadija include Safa, Dua, Malak, Layan, Malika.
What names go well with Khadija?
arabic names that pair well with Khadija include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.