How Many People Are Named Alhaji?

Complete statistics for the name Alhaji: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alhaji
Very Rare
Arabic

Alhaji means 'chief' in Arabic, marking it as a title of respect. Only 207 people named Alhaji live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,596,437 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2001 with 19 births, showing its modern roots.

~207
Living in US
1 in 1,596,437
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chief
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Respected Dignified Honorable
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

332,981
Worldwide Bearers
#3,134
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
254,107
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
56,834
🇹🇿 Tanzania
8,316
🇬🇭 Ghana
7,810
🇬🇲 Gambia
2,768
🇱🇷 Liberia
808
🇳🇪 Niger
726
🇺🇸 United States
458
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇬🇧 England
244

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
207 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
166
Would be under 30 (79%)
45
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 211 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alhaji Through the Generations

Alhaji, a name steeped in tradition yet embracing modernity, has seen a slow decline since its peak in 2001. With 19 births that year, it's clear that Alhaji is favored among younger generations, with 79% of those named being under 30. This trend reflects a name that's becoming increasingly rare but still cherished by families looking to honor heritage while embracing contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Alhaji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alhaji's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alhaji

How Many People Have the Name Alhaji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 207 people in the United States currently share the name Alhaji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,596,437 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alhaji a Common or Rare Name?

Alhaji is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alhaji Mean?

Alhaji means "chief" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alhaji in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alhaji Most Popular?

The name Alhaji reached peak popularity in 2001, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alhaji?

Approximately 207 people named Alhaji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 211. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,596,437 Americans.

Is Alhaji a rare name?

Alhaji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,596,437 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alhaji mean?

Alhaji means "chief" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alhaji more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alhaji are male and 0% are female.

When was Alhaji most popular?

Alhaji peaked in 2001 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US207
All-Time Births211
1 in X1 in 1,596,437
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
World Rank#3,134
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.