Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Khadija
Khadija is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Arabic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Khadija — a girl name from the Arabic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Khadijah is on your shortlist, Khadija belongs in the same conversation.
Khadija meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Khadija has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Khadija to related Arabic 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.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Khadija
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Khadija?
Khadija originates in Arabic 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.