Hajra
A feminine Arabic name meaning "emigrant" or "the one who migrates".
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the first name Hajra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hajra today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hajra births was 2017 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hajra. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hajra with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
279
~ 1 in 1,228,510 Americans
Peak year
2017
20 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,345
Tracked since 1990
Census
Hajra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 608 people with the first name Hajra, which placed it at #17,906 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,906
National first-name rank
People counted
608
608 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
76.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hajra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hajra is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.3%. The next largest groups are White (17.4%) and Black (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hajra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hajra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander76.3% · 464
- White17.4% · 106
- Black or African American3.6% · 22
- Two or more races2.3% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Popularity
Hajra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hajra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 141 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hajra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hajra 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 Hajra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hajras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hajra
The given name Hajra has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have originated during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Hajar," which means "stone" or "rock," symbolizing strength and resilience.
In Islamic tradition, Hajra is the name of the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the mother of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael). According to the Quran, the holy book of Islam, Hajra and her son were left in the desert of Paran (modern-day Mecca) by Prophet Ibrahim on God's command. When they ran out of water, Hajra frantically searched for water, running between the two hills of Safa and Marwa, which is commemorated in the ritual of Sa'i during the annual Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hajra can be found in the famous book of Islamic history, "Sirat Rasul Allah" by Ibn Ishaq, which chronicles the life of Prophet Muhammad. The book mentions Hajra, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, and her pivotal role in establishing the sacred city of Mecca.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hajra. One of the most prominent was Hajra Masroor, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from the Indian subcontinent, who lived during the 16th century. Her poetic compositions, known as "Diwan-e-Hajra," are celebrated for their spiritual depth and literary excellence.
Another notable figure was Hajra Begum, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who ruled the Indian subcontinent from 1658 to 1707. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Mughal Empire during her husband's reign.
In the modern era, Hajra Bano was a prominent Pakistani social activist and educator who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting literacy. She founded several educational institutions and received numerous honors, including the prestigious Pride of Performance award from the Pakistani government.
Hajra Faheem, a contemporary Pakistani artist, has gained international recognition for her vibrant and thought-provoking artworks that explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world.
Hajra Khan, an accomplished Pakistani squash player, has made her mark on the international squash circuit. She has won multiple titles and represented Pakistan in various international tournaments, bringing honor to her country through her athletic achievements.
People
Hajra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hajra 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
Hajra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hajra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 279 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hajra 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 1,228,510 US residents.
Is Hajra a common name?
We classify Hajra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hajra most popular?
The single biggest year for Hajra was 2017, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hajra is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hajra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 608 people with the name Hajra, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,906 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hajra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hajra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hajra appears almost entirely female. Of the 611 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hajra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hajra is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.3%. The next largest groups are White (17.4%) and Black (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hajra most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Hajra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.3% (464 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hajra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hajra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hajra 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.
Is Hajra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hajra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hajra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Hajra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.