Midajah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "one who brings happiness or joy".
Name Census estimates that about 58 living Americans carry the first name Midajah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Midajah today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Midajah births was 2001 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Midajah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Midajah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
58
~ 1 in 5,909,558 Americans
Peak year
2001
25 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2003 SSA rank
#13,383
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Midajah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Midajah 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 Midajah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 59 | 59 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Midajah
The name Midajah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is thought to be a combination of the Arabic words "mid" meaning "love" and "ajah" meaning "to bring." Together, the name Midajah can be interpreted as "one who brings love" or "bearer of love."
During the early Islamic period, the name Midajah gained popularity among Arab communities, particularly in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It was often given to newborn girls as a symbolic representation of the love and affection bestowed upon them by their families and communities.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Midajah can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the 8th century CE. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the famous Arabic love poetry of that era, which celebrated the beauty and grace of women.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Midajah. One of the earliest recorded figures was Midajah bint al-Hasan (753-815 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. Her works were highly acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and intricate wordplay.
Another prominent figure was Midajah al-Andalusiyya (988-1064 CE), a celebrated Muslim poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain. Her poetry and literary works were widely read and admired throughout the Andalusian region, and she was known for her intellectual prowess and contribution to the cultural renaissance of the time.
In the 12th century, Midajah bint al-Qadi (1145-1220 CE) was a prominent female jurist and scholar from Damascus, Syria. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings attracted students from across the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Midajah Hatun (1570-1638 CE) was a prominent Ottoman princess and philanthropist. She was known for her generous support of educational institutions, mosques, and charitable organizations throughout the empire.
In more recent times, Midajah Al-Ghamdi (1935-2018 CE) was a Saudi Arabian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the Arab world. Her works and activism were instrumental in raising awareness about gender equality and social justice issues.
While the name Midajah has seen a decline in modern times, its rich historical roots and symbolic meaning have endured, serving as a testament to the enduring cultural traditions and values of the Arab world.
People
Midajah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Midajah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Midajah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Midajah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Midajah 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 5,909,558 US residents.
Is Midajah a common name?
We classify Midajah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Midajah most popular?
The single biggest year for Midajah was 2001, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Midajah is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Midajah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Midajah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Midajah 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 Midajah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Midajah 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 Midajah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Midajah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.