Girl · #15,242 in 2026

Khadeja

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

Current Rank

#15,242

Peak Rank

#2,877 (1994)

Total Babies

181

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2009

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#2877

Peak Rank

181

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khadeja

Khadeja first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 41 Khadejas were born — ranking #2,877 that year. As of 2026, Khadeja ranks #15,242 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 181 Khadejas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khadeja

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khadeja

What does the name Khadeja mean?

Khadeja is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khadeja in 2026?

In 2026, Khadeja ranks #15,242 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Khadeja most popular?

Khadeja reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,877 that year with 41 babies given the name.

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

Khadeja has historically been most popular in Florida, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Khadeja.

Is Khadeja a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Khadeja?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khadeja include Micala, Shaley, Zaylie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khadeja

Khadeja is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Khadeja's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,877. Use the chart and map above to compare Khadeja'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.