The nameHajar
Hajar is the Arabic form of Hagar, mother of Ishmael. It reached its best rank in England and Wales in 2025.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hajar comes from the Hebrew Hagar, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Arabic, from Hebrew.
History
Pilgrims to Mecca walk between two hills in memory of Hajar's search for water. In England and Wales Hajar reached 1133rd place in 2025.
Popularity of the name Hajar
Hajar in the United States
Hajar was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 273 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Hajar. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Hajar in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Hajar in France
Hajar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,100 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Hajar. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Hajar in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 126 births a year on average, against 175 in the five years before.
Hajar in Belgium
Sibling names for Hajar
Names from the same generation as Hajar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hajar mean?
Hajar comes from the Hebrew Hagar, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Hajar?
Arabic, from Hebrew.
Is Hajar a girl's or a boy's name?
Hajar is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Hajar?
In 2024, Hajar was the 5084th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 26 births.
What are good sibling names for Hajar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Rania, Amel and Zeinab for a sister, Moussa, Mehdi, Adil and Abdallah for a brother.