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Khadija is a feminine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘premature child’ in Arabic. This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the mother of all of his children, with the exception of one." It ranked #982 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘premature child’ in Arabic. This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the mother of all of his children, with the exception of one. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Bengali.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Khadija ranked #982 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #982 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija means "premature child", according to Behind the Name.
Is Khadija a popular name?
Khadija ranked #982 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Khadija a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Khadija appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Khadija — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
