The nameElhadj
Elhadj is a West African boy's name.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic al-hajj, "the pilgrim", the title of one who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Origin
West African, of Arabic origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Elhadj
Elhadj in France
Elhadj was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 220 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Elhadj. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elhadj in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 40 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Elhadj in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elhadj mean?
From the Arabic al-hajj, "the pilgrim", the title of one who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the origin of the name Elhadj?
West African, of Arabic origin.
Is Elhadj a girl's or a boy's name?
Elhadj is a boy's name.