Khadija Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Khadija is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Khadija?
Khadija is spelled K-H-A-D-I-J-A. The name has 7 letters.
Khadija at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Khadija means “early baby” or “premature child” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Khadija is an Arabic name commonly used in Muslim communities.
- Pronunciation
- KHAD-ee-jah · 3 syllables
Khadija Popularity in 2025
Rank#980
Recorded Births258
- Girls usage rose 95 places to #980 and recorded 27 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Khadija Mean?
Khadija means “early baby” or “premature child” in Arabic.
Origin: Khadija is an Arabic name commonly used in Muslim communities.
How Do You Pronounce Khadija?
PronunciationKHAD-ee-jah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Khadija?
- History
- The name Khadija is historically significant because of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Khadija Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 258 | #980 |
| 2024 | Girls | 231 | #1,075 |
| 2023 | Girls | 202 | #1,186 |
| 2022 | Girls | 219 | #1,120 |
| 2021 | Girls | 208 | #1,175 |
| 2020 | Girls | 177 | #1,264 |
| 2019 | Girls | 211 | #1,143 |
| 2018 | Girls | 171 | #1,325 |
| 2017 | Girls | 169 | #1,364 |
| 2016 | Girls | 177 | #1,338 |
| 2015 | Girls | 177 | #1,337 |
| 2014 | Girls | 163 | #1,403 |
| 2013 | Girls | 135 | #1,587 |
| 2012 | Girls | 134 | #1,612 |
| 2011 | Girls | 104 | #1,909 |
| 2010 | Girls | 114 | #1,794 |
| 2009 | Girls | 133 | #1,676 |
| 2008 | Girls | 117 | #1,834 |
| 2007 | Girls | 92 | #2,163 |
| 2006 | Girls | 107 | #1,894 |
| 2005 | Girls | 99 | #1,933 |
| 2004 | Girls | 88 | #2,067 |
| 2003 | Girls | 105 | #1,786 |
| 2002 | Girls | 72 | #2,263 |
When Was Khadija Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
258 recorded births
National rank #980
2024 · Girls
231 recorded births
National rank #1,075
2022 · Girls
219 recorded births
National rank #1,120
2019 · Girls
211 recorded births
National rank #1,143
Where Khadija Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #267 | 62 |
| IL | #471 | 22 |
| MN | #597 | 8 |
| OH | #668 | 14 |
| VA | #704 | 10 |
| NJ | #774 | 9 |
| WI | #791 | 5 |
| MD | #840 | 5 |