Hajira
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Hajira is an Arabic name meaning “emigration”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Hajira
Hajira is an Arabic name of profound historical and religious significance, meaning "emigration" or "to emigrate." This name is deeply revered in Abrahamic (Biblical) faiths as it belongs to Hagar (also spelled Hajira or Hajar in Arabic), the second wife of the Prophet Abraham and the mother of the Prophet Ishmael. Her story of perseverance and faith in the desert is central to Islamic history, particularly her tireless search for water for her son, which led to the discovery of the Zamzam well.
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Gender Usage of the Name Hajira
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Hajira is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Hajira
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Hajira is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 240K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 461K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.59M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Hajira ranked #7,480 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Hajira shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,296 in 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #10,144 in 2019. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -4184 places (from #3,296 to #7,480).
Characteristics of the Name Hajira
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- H — Girl Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Hajira contains three syllables with a medial stress pattern, creating a grounded and rhythmic resonance. The name invokes a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic through its prominent role in the narrative of Hagar, a figure within Abrahamic traditions.
Middle Names For Hajira
Middle names used with HajiraMethodology
Hajira is most frequently used with: Hajira Fosua
Middle name suggestions for HajiraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hajira is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Hajira Moore · Hajira Mills · Hajira Marsh · Hajira Marks · Hajira Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Hajira
Sound Like Hajira Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Hajar · Hajra · Hajrah · View all 22 names
Spelled Like Hajira Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Hajirah · Haajira · Hajia · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Helen · Heather · Hannah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Hajira Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Hajira in ASL
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