How Many People Are Named Khadijah?
Complete statistics for the name Khadijah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Khadijah is a very rare name, with only 7,324 people using it in the U.S. today, which makes it 1 in 45,055 Americans. It peaked in 1994 with 1,622 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 7,450 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Khadijah Through the Generations
Khadijah has a unique story, being both rare and on the rise. While only 7,450 babies have been named Khadijah since the beginning of records, there are currently 7,324 people using it, showing a slight decline. The name's peak in 1994 saw 1,622 births, indicating a surge in popularity during that decade. Interestingly, 43% of those named Khadijah are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. The average age of 27 suggests a younger demographic, with a notable 3,184 under-30s, 4,233 aged 30-60, and just 33 over 60, painting a picture of a name that has stayed relevant across generations but remains less common among the oldest.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Khadijah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Khadijah
How Many People Have the Name Khadijah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,324 people in the United States currently share the name Khadijah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Khadijah a Common or Rare Name?
Khadijah 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Khadijah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Khadijah Most Popular?
The name Khadijah reached peak popularity in 1994, with 1,622 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Khadijah?
Approximately 7,324 people named Khadijah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,450. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,055 Americans.
Is Khadijah a rare name?
Khadijah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,055 Americans has this name.
What does the name Khadijah mean?
The meaning and origin of Khadijah are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Khadijah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Khadijah are male and 100% are female.
When was Khadijah most popular?
Khadijah peaked in 1994 with 1,622 births that year. Current trend: 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.