Wajiha
Meaningdistinguished · Arabic
Wajiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “distinguished”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Wajiha would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationWajiha is having its moment right now. Most Wajihas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Wajiha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryWajiha first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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About the name Wajiha
Wajiha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “distinguished”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. 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 Wajiha
What does the name Wajiha mean?
Wajiha means “distinguished” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ankita (“marked, distinguished”).
What is the origin of the name Wajiha?
Wajiha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Wajiha a boy or girl name?
Wajiha is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Wajiha.
How popular is the name Wajiha?
Wajiha ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #7,247. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,996 places.
What names are similar to Wajiha?
If you like Wajiha, you might also like Ankita.
What should I know before naming my baby Wajiha?
Wajiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “distinguished”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.