Khadijah
Meaningborn prematurely · Arabic
- US rank
- #1,427
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #184 in 1994
151 babies were named Khadijah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 260 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Khadijah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,650 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Khadijah, 151 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Khadijah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKhadijah first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #184. Today it's #1,427, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKhadijah has climbed 260 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,427. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKhadijah is most popular in New York, where it ranks #533, followed by Washington (#732) and Pennsylvania (#813). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Khadijah means “born prematurely”.
- OriginKhadijah is the #2 most popular Islamic girl name in the US. That's out of 20 Islamic girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Khadijah
Khadijah is a girl name of Islamic origin meaning “born prematurely”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-jah”. US birth records list Khadijah for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 64 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #184 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,427, with 151 babies.
Origin:Islamic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.3 | 189,573 girls |
| 1970s | 27 | 37,622 girls |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,575 girls |
| 1990s | 203 | 4,938 girls |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,012 girls |
| 2010s | 64 | 15,557 girls |
| 2020s | 89 | 11,228 girls |
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Questions about the name Khadijah
What does the name Khadijah mean?
Khadijah means “born prematurely” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Khadijah?
Khadijah has Islamic roots in our records. Other Islamic names include Aishah, Tala, Tehani.
Is Khadijah a boy or girl name?
Khadijah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Khadijah?
Khadijah ranked #1,427 for US girls in 2025, given to 151 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#184).