Hajra

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Pronounced HAHJ-rah /ˈhɑdʒ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Hajar (Hagar) — the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Ismail (Ishmael), deeply honored in Islam; variously linked to 'emigrant' (from the root h-j-r); we note the honored bearerLow

In 30 seconds: The matriarch Hajar (Hagar): Hajra. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'HAHJ-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form of Hajar (Hagar) — the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Ismail (Ishmael), deeply honored in Islam; variously linked to 'emigrant' (from the root h-j-r); we note the honored bearer

U.S. rank (2024)#7345 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

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

Hajra is a form of Hajar (Hagar) — the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Ismail (Ishmael), deeply honored in Islam; her run between Safa and Marwa is reenacted in the Hajj. Variously linked to 'emigrant' (from the root h-j-r; we note the honored bearer). A lyrical, devout name (said 'HAHJ-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-matriarch-Hagar at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hajar (Hagar) was the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Ismail (Ishmael), deeply honored in Islam — her run between Safa and Marwa is reenacted in the Hajj — Hajra is a form, lyrical and devout (we note the honored bearer; said 'HAHJ-rah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Hajar — honored bearer noted

Variations

HajarHagarHajira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hajra mean?

Hajra is a form of Hajar (Hagar) — the matriarch honored in Islam; variously linked to 'emigrant'. We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Hajra?

It's said HAHJ-rah /ˈhɑdʒ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hajra a boy or girl name?

Hajra is a girl's name.

How popular is Hajra?

Hajra is a rare name in the U.S.