Khadija
Khadija is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “premature child, trustworthy.” It ranked #980 in the United States in 2025. Khadija was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad and the first person to embrace Islam.
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how do you pronounce Khadija?
kah-DEE-jah
where does the name Khadija come from?
A feminine name of Arabic origin, best known from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
She was a successful businesswoman and merchant whose wealth and emotional support enabled Muhammad's prophetic mission. She represents entrepreneurship, faith, and the foundational role of women in Islam.
the history of Khadija
In 1995 Khadija was one of the three most popular Arabic names for girls in the Muslim world, with Fatima and Aisha; Hatice is its Turkish equivalent.
who are famous people named Khadija?
- Khadija bint Khuwaylid (first wife of Prophet Muhammad, first Muslim)
- Khadija Ismayilova (Azerbaijani investigative journalist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Khadija?
Variants around the world
how popular is this name?
Khadija has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 1 year since 2025. It peaked at #980 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #980 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Khadija fell outside the top 1,000.
what names are similar to Khadija?
what names go well with Khadija?
Sibling names that share Khadija's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Khadija
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija means “premature child, trustworthy”.
What is the origin of the name Khadija?
Khadija comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Khadijah, Khadeeja, Khatija and Khatijah.
How popular is the name Khadija?
Khadija ranked #980 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Khadija a boy or girl name?
Khadija is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Khadija?
Khadija is pronounced kah-DEE-jah, with 3 syllables.
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