Is Hajj a boy's or girl's name?

Hajj is primarily a boy's name.

When was Hajj most popular?

Hajj reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Hajj?

Hajj is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 19 babies in the U.S. since 2014. Its peak was in 2020.

Hajj

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicNot ranked recently Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

Hajj is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word for the sacred Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca — one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Choosing this name reflects deep religious devotion and a connection to Islamic heritage.

Rare in the U.S., Hajj carries immense spiritual weight in Muslim communities worldwide. It is both a name and a testament to faith.

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Popularity Over Time

Hajj has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hajj
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	7	#9920	▼
2010s	12	#11236	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(3 years, 2014–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hajj
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	7	#9920	+1 (16.7%)
2018	6	#11271	0
2014	6	#11200	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

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Hajj, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2014–2020) · Methodology