Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Alhaji

Name: Popularity of the name Alhaji in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alhaji, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#4,120 (2001)

Total Babies

211

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2023

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#4120

Peak Rank

211

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alhaji

Alhaji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 19 Alhajis were born — ranking #4,120 that year. As of 2026, Alhaji ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 211 Alhajis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Alhaji

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alhaji is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alhaji

What does the name Alhaji mean?

Alhaji is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alhaji in 2026?

In 2026, Alhaji ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Alhaji most popular?

Alhaji reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #4,120 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Alhaji most popular?

Alhaji has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alhaji.

Is Alhaji a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alhaji is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alhaji?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alhaji include Hussien, Dyshawn, Coleby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alhaji

Alhaji is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 211 births in the dataset. Alhaji's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #4,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Alhaji's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.