Khadijah Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-DEE-jah / /kæˈdiːdʒə/

Arabic

Meaning

premature child; early baby

Historical & Cultural Background

Khadijah is a name of Arabic origin, commonly associated with Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. She is revered in Islamic history for her support of Muhammad during the early years of his prophethood. The name has been popular in various Muslim cultures and is often given to girls, though it can be used for boys in some contexts. Khadijah signifies strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

The name Khadijah has seen steady use within Muslim communities, though it is less common as a name for boys.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Khadija
  • Khadijah

International Variants

  • Khadija (Arabic)
  • Khadijah (English)

Famous people named Khadijah

Fictional characters named Khadijah

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Khadijah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Khadijah has ranked as high as #1230 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Khadijah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Khadijah

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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