Hajer
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 149 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
indefinite plural of haj
Hajer is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Hagar, meaning 'flight' or 'stranger.' In Islamic tradition, Hajar — the mother of Ishmael and wife of Ibrahim — is a revered figure of immense courage, and the ritual of Sa'i during the Hajj pilgrimage commemorates her desperate search for water in the desert.
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Phonetically, Hajer belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their active, energetic ending — often found in English occupational-style names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Hajer’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hajer has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #14418 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 68 | #12326 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 64 | #13673 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14554 | — |
The Story of Hajer
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Hajer is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Hajer are most likely born between 2004 and 2022.
How rare is Hajer?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hajer is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 68 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Hajer by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1997–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16174 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12661 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14445 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11017 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10359 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9711 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9763 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11336 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14012 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17965 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14211 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18506 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13105 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15168 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10176 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12893 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16357 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10392 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12252 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14554 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2022