The nameHadja
Hadja is a West African girl's name, rising in France.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic hajja, the title of a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Origin
West African, mainly Guinean.
History
First given in France in the mid 1960s, Hadja grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Hadja
Hadja in France
Hadja was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 345 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Hadja. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hadja 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: 61 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadja mean?
From the Arabic hajja, the title of a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the origin of the name Hadja?
West African, mainly Guinean.
Is Hadja a girl's or a boy's name?
Hadja is a girl's name.