Khadija means premature child or early baby — from the Arabic. Khadija was the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, first believer, and the most important woman in Islamic history. She was a successful businesswoman who proposed to Muhammad. The name carries maximum Islamic reverence through the most powerful woman in the faith's founding.
Khadija comes from the Arabic meaning premature child. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, first believer, and a successful businesswoman who proposed marriage. She is the most important woman in Islamic history.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Khadija bint Khuwaylid (c. 555–619 AD).
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Today
Khadija remains a beloved choice, ranking #1236 in the US. 5,013 babies have been named Khadija since 1965.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Khadija?
2024peak year
Khadija has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1236), with about 194 babies named Khadija each year. In 2024, 231 babies received the name (ranked #1073). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 5,013.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Khadija's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — first-believer achievement. People named Khadija tend to be powerful, faithful, and gifted at being the first believer and the most successful businesswoman simultaneously.
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First believer AND businesswoman
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Prophet's first wife
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Proposed marriage
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Most important in Islam
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Arabic-powerful
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Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Khadija
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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