How Many People Are Named Hadja?

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

Hadja
Very Rare
Arabic

Hadja means 'teacher' in Arabic, making it a name rich with wisdom. Only 178 people named Hadja live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,858,392 Americans bearing this rare female name. The majority, 97%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~178
Living in US
1 in 1,858,392
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Teacher
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Wise Inspiring Gentle
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

119,672
Worldwide Bearers
#8,622
Global Rank
🇬🇳 Guinea
61,569
🇹🇩 Chad
15,138
🇳🇪 Niger
14,611
🇩🇿 Algeria
9,885
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,613
🇲🇱 Mali
4,418
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,810
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,752
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,138
🇨🇲 Cameroon
906

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
178 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
174
Would be under 30 (97%)
5
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 179 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Hadja Through the Generations

Hadja, a name steeped in wisdom and tradition, has seen its peak usage in 2024 with 17 births. Today, 174 of the 178 people named Hadja are under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. With only 5 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, Hadja remains firmly rooted in the younger generation, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 35

✨ Similar Names to Hadja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hadja's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hadja

How Many People Have the Name Hadja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 178 people in the United States currently share the name Hadja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,858,392 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hadja a Common or Rare Name?

Hadja 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 Hadja Mean?

Hadja means "teacher" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hadja Most Popular?

The name Hadja reached peak popularity in 2024, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Hadja?

Approximately 178 people named Hadja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 179. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,858,392 Americans.

Is Hadja a rare name?

Hadja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,858,392 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hadja mean?

Hadja means "teacher" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hadja more male or female?

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

When was Hadja most popular?

Hadja peaked in 2024 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US178
All-Time Births179
1 in X1 in 1,858,392
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#8,622
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.