Hajirah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Hajirah hit its peak of 5 births in 2011, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Today, Hajirah reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Hajirah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hajirah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Hajar or Hagar, meaning 'flight, emigrant' — in Islamic tradition the name of Ibrahim's (Abraham's) wife, a revered figure for her faith and courage in the desert.
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Hajirah is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Hajirah creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hajirah has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #17734 | — |
The Story of Hajirah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Hajirah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hajirah are most likely born between 2011 and 2011.
How rare is Hajirah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hajirah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2011–2011)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | #17734 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2011