Khadijah Girl

Popularity: #797 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-DEE-jah //kæˈdiːdʒə//

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: premature child; early baby

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Khadijah has its roots in the Arabic language, derived from the verb "khadama," which means "to serve." The name is often interpreted to mean "early baby" or "premature child," reflecting its historical context. Khadijah is a prominent figure in Islamic history, as she was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is revered for her support of his prophetic mission.

The name has been transliterated into various forms across cultures, but it retains its original Arabic pronunciation and significance in Islamic tradition. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid lived in the 6th and 7th centuries CE, and her marriage to Muhammad occurred around 595 CE.

She was a successful businesswoman and played a crucial role in the early development of Islam by providing both emotional and financial support to Muhammad during the early years of his prophethood. Her status as the first convert to Islam has made the name Khadijah significant in Muslim communities, often associated with strength, loyalty, and integrity.

The name has been celebrated in various Islamic texts and literature, including biographies of the Prophet Muhammad, which highlight her contributions to the early Muslim community. Khadijah's legacy is further reinforced through cultural practices, such as naming daughters after her, which symbolizes a connection to her virtues and the early Islamic heritage.

The name Khadijah is sometimes affectionately shortened to Khadi or Khadiyja in various cultures, reflecting its enduring resonance throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Khadijah

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Khadijah bint Khuwaylid is a historical figure best known for being the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent businesswoman in early Islamic history.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Khadijah was first seen in the United States in 1962.

Khadijah has ranked as high as #382 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Khadijah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Khadijah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Khadijah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Khadijah.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 151 0 151
2024 178 0 178
2023 160 0 160
2022 135 0 135
2021 121 0 121
2020 121 0 121
2019 131 0 131
2018 137 0 137
2017 131 0 131
2016 138 0 138
2015 109 0 109
2014 109 0 109
2013 107 0 107
2012 84 0 84
2011 95 0 95
2010 81 0 81
2009 73 0 73
2008 76 0 76
2007 62 0 62
2006 59 0 59
2005 77 0 77
2004 89 0 89
2003 107 0 107
2002 95 0 95
2001 94 0 94
2000 104 0 104
1999 127 0 127
1998 188 0 188
1997 198 0 198
1996 261 0 261
1995 438 0 438
1994 1,622 7 1,615
1993 435 0 435
1992 159 0 159
1991 97 0 97
1990 100 0 100
1989 77 0 77
1988 76 0 76
1987 69 0 69
1986 77 0 77
1985 65 0 65
1984 57 0 57
1983 59 0 59
1982 56 0 56
1981 69 0 69
1980 67 0 67
1979 76 0 76
1978 72 0 72
1977 60 0 60
1976 38 0 38
1975 33 0 33
1974 28 0 28
1973 38 0 38
1972 24 0 24
1971 20 0 20
1970 19 0 19
1969 18 0 18
1968 8 0 8
1967 10 0 10
1966 5 0 5
1965 8 0 8
1964 10 0 10
1963 10 0 10
1962 5 0 5

Top States for Khadijah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 27
19%
TX 18
13%
CA 13
9%
MI 12
9%
IL 10
7%
GA 8
6%
NJ 8
6%
VA 7
5%
PA 6
4%
TN 6
4%
MA 5
4%
MN 5
4%
NC 5
4%
WA 5
4%
OH 5
4%