How Many People Are Named Haji?

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

Haji
Very Rare
Arabic

Haji means 'pilgrim' in Arabic, symbolizing a spiritual journey. Only 103 people named Haji live in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,219,416 Americans. The name peaked in 2022 with 10 births, showing it's still gaining popularity.

~2,334
Living in US
1 in 142,009
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pilgrim
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Spiritual Determined Adventurous
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,607,155
Worldwide Bearers
#440
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
797,914
🇵🇰 Pakistan
407,469
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
103,932
🇹🇿 Tanzania
78,326
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
75,943
🇧🇳 Brunei
41,790
🇮🇳 India
32,790
🇮🇷 Iran
24,015
🇸🇴 Somalia
8,696
🇪🇬 Egypt
6,637

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
103 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
81
Would be under 30 (77%)
24
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 105 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
56
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Haji Through the Generations

Haji, a name that's slowly rising in popularity, has seen its peak in recent years with 10 births in 2022. With an average age of 20, most people named Haji are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. As of now, there are 103 individuals bearing this name in the United States, reflecting its very rare status among American names.

✨ Similar Names to Haji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haji's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Haji

How Many People Have the Name Haji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,334 people in the United States currently share the name Haji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 142,009 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Haji a Common or Rare Name?

Haji 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 Haji Mean?

Haji means "pilgrim" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Haji Most Popular?

The name Haji reached peak popularity in 2022, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Haji?

Approximately 2,334 people named Haji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,334. That works out to roughly 1 in 142,009 Americans.

Is Haji a rare name?

Haji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 142,009 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haji mean?

Haji means "pilgrim" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Haji more male or female?

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

When was Haji most popular?

Haji peaked in 2022 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US2,334
All-Time Births2,334
1 in X1 in 142,009
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2022
World Rank#440
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.