Hajira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 124 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Hajira currently holds position #11420. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 1995 to 2024, Hajira has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Hajira ranks #11420 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Hajira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Hagar — meaning 'flight,' 'emigrant,' or 'one who takes flight.' In Islamic tradition, Hajar (Hagar) is revered as one of the most important women in the Abrahamic faiths — the mother of Ishmael and, according to Islamic tradition, the ancestress of the Arab people. Her running between the hills of Safa and Marwa is commemorated in the Hajj pilgrimage.
Hajira carries the spiritual significance of one of Islam's most honored women — a name of flight, faith, and divine promise.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Hajira is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1995 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Hajira’s rarity (124 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
Hajira has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #12423 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 55 | #12587 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 28 | #16288 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | #12659 | — |
The Story of Hajira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Hajira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hajira are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Hajira?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Hajira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 55 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Hajira by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11420 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12590 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11572 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14111 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10787 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10867 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12161 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15177 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13574 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14013 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11527 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18507 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18133 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12236 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16650 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15914 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13009 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12309 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024