The nameAdja
Adja is a West African girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is a form of hadja, the title of a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Origin
Arabic, through West African languages.
History
In France it has risen and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Adja
Adja in France
Adja was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 245 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Adja. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Adja in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adja mean?
It is a form of hadja, the title of a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the origin of the name Adja?
Arabic, through West African languages.
Is Adja a girl's or a boy's name?
Adja is a girl's name.