Khadijah
Khadijah is an Arabic name meaning 'premature child' or 'early baby.' The name is often linked to a sense of resilience, strength, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, who was a successful businesswoman and a supportive partner.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,603 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1963 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | Yes |
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Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (First wife of Prophet Muhammad) · Khadijah Johnson (American poet and activist) · Khadijah Abdul-Mateen (American author and educator) · Khadijah Williams (Nigerian scientist and researcher) · Khadijah Shakur (American community organizer and activist)
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