Haja

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Pronounced HAH-jah /ˈhɑː.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: A West African name from the Arabic Al-Hajja, an honorific for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca; used as a given name. Held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Haja is a West African name from Al-Hajja, honouring a woman who has made the pilgrimage (said 'HAH-jah'). Dignified and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA West African name from the Arabic Al-Hajja, an honorific for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca; used as a given name. Held with respect.

U.S. rank (2024)#16095 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Haja is a West African name from the Arabic Al-Hajja ('one who has made the pilgrimage'). Dignified and warm, it is rare in the U.S. and familiar across West Africa (said 'HAH-jah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in West African families. Rare, dignified, and warm.

Did you know? Haja comes from the Arabic Al-Hajja, an honorific for a woman who has completed the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca - a title of respect used as a name in West Africa (said 'HAH-jah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Haja — West African; Arabic Al-Hajja 'pilgrim'

Variations

HajahHadjaHaija

Nicknames

HajJaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haja mean?

Haja is a West African name from the Arabic Al-Hajja, an honorific for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.

How do you pronounce Haja?

It's said HAH-jah /ˈhɑː.dʒɑ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haja a boy or girl name?

Haja is a girl's name.

How popular is Haja?

Haja is a rare name in the U.S.