Khadija
Khadija is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Premature child or trustworthy.
Origin and history
Khadija is a traditional Arabic female name meaning premature child or trustworthy. It holds immense significance in Islamic history as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily within Muslim and African American communities.
Popularity in the United States
5,271 babies in the United States have been named Khadija since 1880. It ranks #2380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1049.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.8 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 215 |
| 1980-1990 | 379 |
| 1990-2000 | 826 |
| 2000-2010 | 963 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,555 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,295 |
Famous people named Khadija
- Khadija Shaw: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Khadija Mellah: Jockey, Athlete
Nicknames
Dee, Dijah
Fun facts
- Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a prominent businesswoman and the very first person to convert to Islam.
- The name's usage in the United States has seen a notable increase in recent decades.