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A name from Arabic (Hebrew origin) · Girl

Hajar

هَاجَر

Hagar, wife of Ibrahim and mother of Ismail. Central figure of the Hajj pilgrimage — her frantic run between Safa and Marwa is commemorated by the sa'y ritual. A symbol of courageous motherhood.

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Popularity over time

A 42-year arc in numbers.

693 U.S. births recorded from 1981–2023.
Popularity · 1981–2023
24 births in 2023
1981 2002 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Meaning

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HHagar, wife of Ibrahim and mother of Ismail. Central figure of the Hajj pilgrimage — her frantic run between Safa and Marwa is commemorated by the sa'y ritual. A symbol of courageous motherhood.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: Hebrew, "stranger" or "one who emigrates"

Regional variants

The biblical Hagar is shared across all three Abrahamic faiths — especially meaningful for mothers seeking a cross-religious resonance.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Hajar".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.
Hajer Most common Hagar
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Famous bearers

People who carry the name Hajar.

Quick answers

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What does the name Hajar mean?
Hajar means hagar, wife of Ibrahim and mother of Ismail. Central figure of the Hajj pilgrimage — her frantic run between Safa and Marwa is commemorated by the sa'y ritual. A symbol of courageous motherhood.
Where does the name Hajar come from?
Hajar is a girl name of Arabic (Hebrew origin) origin. The biblical Hagar is shared across all three Abrahamic faiths — especially meaningful for mothers seeking a cross-religious resonance.
Is Hajar a boy or a girl name?
Hajar is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 693 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
How popular is the name Hajar in 2023?
Hajar ranks #5298 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2010 with 36 babies.
How do you pronounce Hajar?
Hajar is pronounced hah-JAR (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Hajar?
Hajar is also written as Hajer, Hagar.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.

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