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Khadija

Girl name · 119 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Khadija: 119 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2025.

Khadija is an Arabic name meaning “premature child” or “early baby,” derived from the root *khadaja* — though its enduring fame comes from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a successful businesswoman revered as a model of strength and faith. The name has been carried by modern figures such as Khadija Arib, the Dutch politician and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Khadja Nin, the Burundian-born singer known for her world-music hits. While no major place is directly named after a bearer, the name’s root appears in the Moroccan city of Khad

Girl 20 of 52 years

Peak year
202513 babies
Latest (2025)
#27213 babies
Total births
119since 1994
5-year trend
▲ 56%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 13
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).