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Elhadji

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-HAH-jee /ɛlˈhɑ.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elhadj — from the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca'; an honorific used as a name in West Africa; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: The pilgrim; one who made the hajj: Elhadji is Arabic/West African. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'el-HAH-jee').
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Origin LowArabic, West African
MeaningA spelling of Elhadj — from the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca'; an honorific used as a name in West Africa; we note the title
U.S. rank (2024)#8484 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elhadji is a spelling of Elhadj — from the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca'; an honorific used as a name in West Africa (we note the title). A crisp, classic name (said 'el-HAH-jee').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, the-pilgrim at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elhadji comes from the Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the hajj to Mecca' — an honorific used as a name in West Africa (we note the title; said 'el-HAH-jee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elhadji — title-name

Variations

ElhadjAlhajiEl-Hadji

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elhadji mean?

Elhadji spells Elhadj — Arabic al-hajj, 'the pilgrim; one who has made the hajj' — an honorific in West Africa. We note the title.

How do you pronounce Elhadji?

It's said el-HAH-jee /ɛlˈhɑ.dʒi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elhadji a boy or girl name?

Elhadji is a boy's name.

How popular is Elhadji?

Elhadji is a very rare name in the U.S.

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