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Khadeejah

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Pronounced kah-DEE-jah /kɑːˈdiː.dʒɑː/Medium

Meaning: Khadeejah is a phonetic spelling of Khadijah, an Arabic name popularly linked to a root meaning 'premature child' and, by association, 'trustworthy, reliable.' Khadijah was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is honored as the first person to accept Islam, a deeply respected figure across the Muslim world.Low

In 30 seconds: A gracious three-beat name: Khadeejah honors Khadijah, first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first believer in Islam (said 'kah-DEE-jah'). Deeply respected across the Muslim world.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningKhadeejah is a phonetic spelling of Khadijah, an Arabic name popularly linked to a root meaning 'premature child' and, by association, 'trustworthy, reliable.' Khadijah was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is honored as the first person to accept Islam, a deeply respected figure across the Muslim world.
U.S. rank (2024)#16454 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419912024

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

Khadeejah is a variant spelling of Khadijah, an Arabic name popularly read as 'trustworthy.' Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first believer in Islam, remains one of the most revered women in Islamic history, and the name has been treasured across generations since (said 'kah-DEE-jah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records in this spelling, though Khadijah forms are widely used among Muslim families worldwide. Rare in this spelling, deeply meaningful, and widely honored.

Did you know? Khadeejah is a spelling of Khadijah, honoring the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to accept Islam -- a name held in profound respect across the Muslim world, which we note reverently (said 'kah-DEE-jah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Khadeejah — Khadijah spelling variant; honors the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, handled respectfully

Variations

KhadijahKadijahKhadija

Nicknames

KhadiDeja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khadeejah mean?

Khadeejah is a spelling of Khadijah, popularly read as 'trustworthy'; it honors the Prophet Muhammad's first wife and the first believer in Islam.

How do you pronounce Khadeejah?

It's said kah-DEE-jah /kɑːˈdiː.dʒɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Khadeejah a boy or girl name?

Khadeejah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Khadeejah?

Khadeejah is extremely rare in this spelling in the U.S., though Khadijah forms are widely used worldwide.

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