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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alhaji — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alhagie|Alham
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Alhaji

al-HAH-jee · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10872 in 2023

Peak: #9607 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10872 in 2023

Peak: #9607 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #10872 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Alhaji scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligiousTitleHonorific3-syllableCulturalTraditionalAfrican diasporaPilgrimage
Character
spiritual devotionpilgrimage honorrespected wisdomfaith-centered leadershipcultural dignity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alhajis

musicalculturalexpressivetraditionaldedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Alhaji is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Alhaji at a Glance
Meaning:One who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Title of honor given to Muslims who have fulfilled this sacred obligation.
Language root:Arabic · Islamic tradition
Peak rank:#9607 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Alhaji Silah
Sierra Leonean musician
Alhaji Dangote
Nigerian businessman
Similar Sound
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Works well with
ZahraAmiraKareemJamalFatimaLayla◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alhaji · Overview
Summary

Alhaji is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Alhaji carries a serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
alhaji.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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