Girl Name · English Origin
Khadija
Khadija — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Pure hearted", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Khadijah is on your shortlist, Khadija belongs in the same conversation.
Khadija meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure hearted
Origin: English naming roots help connect Khadija to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Khadija as K·H·A·D·I·J·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Khadija is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Khadija variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Khadijaa, Khadijae, Khadijay, Khadij.
- Nicknames: Khad and K.
- Middle names: Pair Khadija with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Khadija middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Khadijah, Khalilah, Khalani, Kathren, Kaitlynn — full picks on the sibling names for Khadija guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Khadija? Browse our names like Khadija guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Khadija
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija means "Pure hearted" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Khadija?
Khadija originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Khadija?
Khadija has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Khadija a boy's or girl's name?
Khadija is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Khadija in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Khadija sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Khadija?
Names that share Khadija's sound and style include Khadijah, Khalilah, Khalani, Kathren, Kaitlynn.
What middle names pair well with Khadija?
Good middle-name fits for Khadija pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Khadija is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Khadija is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Khadija?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Khadija share its rhythm without rhyming — Khadijah, Khalilah, Khalani all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.