Hajar
Meaningform of Hagar · Arabic
Hajar is an Arabic girl name meaning “form of Hagar”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hajar would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationHajar peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Hajar you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hajar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 61,728 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHajar first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hajar
Hajar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “form of Hagar”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Hajar
What does the name Hajar mean?
Hajar means “form of Hagar” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Hajar?
Hajar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Hajar a boy or girl name?
Hajar is a girl name. In 2025, 26 US girls were named Hajar.
How popular is the name Hajar?
Hajar ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2010, when it reached #4,107. Over the last five years it has climbed 500 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Hajar?
Hajar is an Arabic girl name meaning “form of Hagar”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.