The nameHajer

Hajer is a girl's name of Arabic origin, a variant of Hajar (Hagar).

Meaning

It is the Arabic form of Hagar, mother of Ishmael in the Bible and Islamic tradition; its meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic, of Hebrew origin.

History

In France it has been given since 1970, most often in the 1980s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Hajer

Hajer in France

5587thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (30 births)
815babies named Hajer in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hajer was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 225 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Hajer. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Hajer in France were born before 1993.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hajer mean?

It is the Arabic form of Hagar, mother of Ishmael in the Bible and Islamic tradition; its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Hajer?

Arabic, of Hebrew origin.

Is Hajer a girl's or a boy's name?

Hajer is a girl's name.