Is Khadija a boy or a girl name?

Khadija is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 4,782 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.

How popular is the name Khadija in 2023?

Khadija ranks #1193 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 219 babies.

How do you pronounce Khadija?

Khadija is pronounced ka-DEE-jah (3 syllables).

What are common spellings of Khadija?

Khadija is also written as Khadijah, Khadeeja, Kadiatou.

A name from Arabic · Girl

Khadija

خَدِيجَة

First wife of the Prophet, the first convert to Islam, and mother of Fatima. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a wealthy merchant who employed and then proposed to the Prophet. Also counted among the four perfect women of humanity.

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Popularity over time

A 58-year arc in numbers.

4,782 U.S. births recorded from 1965–2023.

Popularity · 1965–2023

202 births in 2023

1965 1994 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

KFirst wife of the Prophet, the first convert to Islam, and mother of Fatima. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a wealthy merchant who employed and then proposed to the Prophet. Also counted among the four perfect women of humanity.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: kh-d-j — خ-د-ج, premature child — etymology debated

Regional variants

Strong role-model name — Khadija is celebrated as a successful businesswoman in Muslim feminist discourse. Rising in popularity among US Muslim families.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Khadija".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Khadijah Most common Khadeeja Kadiatou

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Khadija.

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Khadija bint Khuwaylid

Quick answers

People often ask about Khadija.

What does the name Khadija mean?: Khadija means first wife of the Prophet, the first convert to Islam, and mother of Fatima. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a wealthy merchant who employed and then proposed to the Prophet. Also counted among the four perfect women of humanity.
Where does the name Khadija come from?: Khadija is a girl name of Arabic origin. Strong role-model name — Khadija is celebrated as a successful businesswoman in Muslim feminist discourse.
Is Khadija a boy or a girl name?: Khadija is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 4,782 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
How popular is the name Khadija in 2023?: Khadija ranks #1193 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 219 babies.
How do you pronounce Khadija?: Khadija is pronounced ka-DEE-jah (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Khadija?: Khadija is also written as Khadijah, Khadeeja, Kadiatou.

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About this page

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.