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Hajer

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Pronounced HAH-jur /ˈhɑː.dʒər/Medium

Meaning: Hajer is a spelling of Hajar, the Arabic form of Hagar. In Islamic tradition Hajar is the wife of Ibrahim and mother of Isma'il; her desperate search for water between the hills of Safa and Marwa is re-enacted by pilgrims in the sa'i of the Hajj, and the spring of Zamzam is said to have opened for her child. She is deeply honoured, and we note the name with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A deeply honoured name: Hajer is a form of Hajar, mother of Ishmael, remembered in the rites of the Hajj (said 'HAH-jur').
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
MeaningHajer is a spelling of Hajar, the Arabic form of Hagar. In Islamic tradition Hajar is the wife of Ibrahim and mother of Isma'il; her desperate search for water between the hills of Safa and Marwa is re-enacted by pilgrims in the sa'i of the Hajj, and the spring of Zamzam is said to have opened for her child. She is deeply honoured, and we note the name with respect.
U.S. rank (2022)#16174 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519972022

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

Hajer is a spelling of Hajar, the Arabic form of the name known in English as Hagar. In Islamic tradition, Hajar is the wife of Ibrahim and the mother of Isma'il; left in the barren valley of Mecca, she ran between the hills of Safa and Marwa seeking water, and the well of Zamzam opened for her son. Pilgrims re-enact her search in the sa'i of the Hajj to this day. She also appears in the book of Genesis. The name is given with reverence, and we note it with respect (said 'HAH-jur').

It is very rare in the U.S., far better known across the Arab world. Honoured, resilient, and enduring.

Did you know? Pilgrims on the Hajj walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa — retracing Hajar's search for water for her child. Her name is carried with great respect in Muslim families (said 'HAH-jur').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Hajer — Arabic Hajar / Hagar; Islamic tradition, Hajj sa'i

Variations

HajarHagarHacer

Nicknames

HajiJer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hajer mean?

Hajer is a form of Hajar, the Arabic name of Hagar. In Islamic tradition she is the mother of Isma'il, honoured in the rites of the Hajj.

How do you pronounce Hajer?

It's said HAH-jur /ˈhɑː.dʒər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hajer a boy or girl name?

Hajer is a girl's name.

How popular is Hajer?

Hajer is very rare in the U.S., though widely used across the Arab world.

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