How Many People Are Named Haja?

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

Haja
Very Rare
Arabic

Haja means 'to be patient' in Arabic, making it a name rich in virtue. Only 1 in 1,603,141 Americans share this rare female name, with just 206 people living today. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~206
Living in US
1 in 1,603,141
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be patient
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Patient Thoughtful Calm Resilient
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

141,930
Worldwide Bearers
#7,379
Global Rank
🇲🇬 Madagascar
96,737
🇮🇳 India
12,231
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
7,651
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,751
🇳🇪 Niger
4,714
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,429
🇲🇷 Mauritania
1,944
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,778
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,548
🇮🇩 Indonesia
724

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
206 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
171
Would be under 30 (82%)
37
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 208 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
100

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

📜 Haja Through the Generations

Haja emerged in the early 2000s, peaking in 2004 with 13 births. By 2020, the number had dropped to just 2 births, indicating a declining trend. Today, 206 people named Haja live in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This age skew suggests Haja is a name embraced by younger generations, likely influenced by its unique and meaningful Arabic roots.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Haja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haja's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Haja

How Many People Have the Name Haja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 206 people in the United States currently share the name Haja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,603,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Haja a Common or Rare Name?

Haja 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 Haja Mean?

Haja means "to be patient" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Haja Most Popular?

The name Haja reached peak popularity in 2004, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Haja?

Approximately 206 people named Haja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 208. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,603,141 Americans.

Is Haja a rare name?

Haja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,603,141 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haja mean?

Haja means "to be patient" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Haja more male or female?

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

When was Haja most popular?

Haja peaked in 2004 with 13 births that year. Current trend: 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 US206
All-Time Births208
1 in X1 in 1,603,141
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2004
World Rank#7,379
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.