Khadeja Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-DEE-jah / /kæˈdiːdʒə/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'premature child'; Swahili: 'one who is early'
Historical & Cultural Background
Khadeja is derived from the Arabic name Khadijah, which is historically significant as it was the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. In Islamic culture, Khadijah is revered for her strength and support of Muhammad during the early years of Islam. The name is also popular in various cultures influenced by Islamic traditions, including Swahili-speaking regions. It reflects qualities of resilience and early achievement.
Trend Summary
The name Khadeja has seen moderate popularity in various communities influenced by Islamic culture.
Similar Names
Variants
- Khadijah
- Khadija
International Variants
- Khadija (Arabic)
- Khadijah (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khadeja was first seen in the United States in 1973. Khadeja has ranked as high as #1196 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Khadeja has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khadeja (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |