Khadijat Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-DEE-jaht //kæˈdiːdʒæt//
Origin: Arabic; African
Meaning: Arabic: 'the one who is born'; African: 'the one who is born into wealth'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Khadijat is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "kh-d-j" which conveys meanings associated with early maturity and precociousness. The name is a feminine form of Khadija, which is historically significant as it was borne by Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
The name entered English through transliteration from Arabic, particularly during the periods of increased interaction between the Islamic world and Europe, notably from the 7th century onward as Islamic culture spread through trade and conquest. Khadija bint Khuwaylid lived in the 6th century CE and is revered in Islamic tradition not only for her marriage to Muhammad but also for her role as a successful businesswoman and supporter of his prophetic mission.
Her prominence in early Islamic history has contributed to the name's enduring significance among Muslim communities. The name Khadija appears in various historical texts and is often associated with virtues such as strength, loyalty, and wisdom, reflecting the qualities attributed to its most famous bearer.
Culturally, Khadijat is often linked to themes of motherhood and support, as Khadija was the mother of several of Muhammad's children and a key figure in the early Muslim community. The name has been celebrated in various forms of literature and religious discourse, reinforcing its importance across generations.
Variants of the name, such as Khadija, continue to be used in different cultures, often with slight variations in pronunciation and spelling, but retaining the same core significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khadijat was first seen in the United States in 1997.
Khadijat has ranked as high as #1277 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Khadijat has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Khadijat 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 Khadijat was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Khadijat
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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 Khadijat.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |