Hajar
An Arabic name meaning "migrant" or "emigrant".
Name Census estimates that about 710 living Americans carry the first name Hajar. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hajar today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hajar births was 2010 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hajar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
710
~ 1 in 482,753 Americans
Peak year
2010
36 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,052
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Hajar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hajar from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 273 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hajar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hajar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hajar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hajars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Massachusetts, California recorded the most babies named Hajar, while Illinois, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hajar
The name Hajar originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern cultures. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "hajr," which means "stone" or "rock." This connection to the natural world resonates with the rugged landscapes and desert terrains of the region where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest and most significant historical references to the name Hajar can be found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran. Hajar, also known as Hagar, is mentioned as the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the mother of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael). Her story symbolizes resilience, faith, and the bond between a mother and her child, as she was forced to wander in the desert with her son before miraculously finding the sacred well of Zamzam in the valley of Mecca.
In pre-Islamic Arabia, the name Hajar was commonly used, and there are records of notable women bearing this name. One such example is Hajar bint Anees, a renowned poet and singer who lived during the 7th century. Her poetic works were celebrated for their eloquence and emotional depth, reflecting the richness of the Arabic literary tradition.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Hajar continued to be popular. One notable figure was Hajar al-Andalusiya, a prominent scholar and mathematician from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was celebrated for her intellectual prowess in a male-dominated era.
In more recent times, the name Hajar has been carried by influential figures across various fields. Hajar Rashid, an Emirati author and activist born in 1959, has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and education in the Middle East. Her literary works have shed light on the experiences and struggles of women in the region.
Another notable figure is Hajar Raissouni, a Moroccan journalist and activist born in 1986. She has been a vocal critic of the Moroccan government's policies and has faced legal challenges for her work, which has brought international attention to issues of freedom of speech and human rights in Morocco.
The name Hajar has a rich and diverse history, spanning ancient civilizations, religious texts, and modern-day icons. Its enduring popularity reflects the cultural significance and resilience associated with this name, which has been carried by remarkable individuals throughout the centuries.
People
Hajar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hajar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hajar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hajar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 710 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hajar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 482,753 US residents.
Is Hajar a common name?
We classify Hajar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 719 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hajar most popular?
The single biggest year for Hajar was 2010, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hajar is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hajar a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hajar in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.