The nameKhadija
Khadija is the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. It is common in Britain and Africa.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
The meaning of Khadija is often given as "premature child", from an Arabic root.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Khadija bint Khuwaylid, a wealthy merchant, was the first person to embrace Islam. In England and Wales the name reached 143rd place in 2024.
Famous people named Khadija
- Khadija bint Khuwaylid
- Khadija Ismayilova, journalist
Popularity of the name Khadija
Khadija in the United States
Khadija was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,555 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Khadija. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Khadija in the United States were born before 2010, 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 207 births a year.
Khadija in the United Kingdom
Khadija was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,790 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Khadija. Half of all babies named Khadija in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, 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 318 births a year.
Khadija in France
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Khadija in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Khadija
Names from the same generation as Khadija, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadija mean?
The meaning of Khadija is often given as "premature child", from an Arabic root.
What is the origin of the name Khadija?
Arabic.
Is Khadija a girl's or a boy's name?
Khadija is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Khadija?
In 2024, Khadija was the 1074th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 231 births.
What are the variants of the name Khadija?
Variants and related names of Khadija include Hadidja, Hatice and Kadiatou.
What are good sibling names for Khadija?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Zainab, Aya, Nayla and Halima for a sister, Ayman, Anas, Hamza and Samir for a brother.
Who are famous people named Khadija?
Khadija bint Khuwaylid; Khadija Ismayilova, journalist.