Hajara
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Hajara is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2013 to 2023, Hajara has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Hajara is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hajara is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, an African variant of Hajar — the Arabic form of Hagar, the biblical and Quranic figure who was the mother of Ishmael, ancestor of the Arab peoples. The name's meaning is disputed but may derive from 'to flee' or 'stranger.'
Hajar is a revered figure in Islam, and her story of faith and survival in the desert is commemorated during the Hajj pilgrimage with the ritual of sa'i. Hajara is found in West African Muslim communities, carrying the same profound spiritual resonance as Hajar.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Hajara is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2013 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Hajara’s rarity (33 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hajara has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16 | #15437 | — |
| 2010s | 17 | #15639 | — |
The Story of Hajara
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Hajara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Hajara are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.
How rare is Hajara?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hajara is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 17 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2013–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #14033 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16173 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16104 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14413 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14994 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17510 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2023