Khadija sits comfortably in the UK charts at #146 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2025
#146
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About the Name Khadija
Khadija has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #143. The name has climbed 39 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Khadija is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Khadija in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Khadija
Khadija Abba Ibrahim — Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim is a Nigerian representative of Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani, and Tarmuwa constituencies in Yobe State.
Khadija El-Mardi — Khadija Mardi, also known as Khadija El Mardi, is a Moroccan boxer.
Khadija bint Khuwaylid — Khadija bint Khuwaylid (Arabic: خَدِيجَة بِنْت خُوَيْلِد) (c. 554 – November 619) was the first wife of Muhammad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Khadija
Unlikely. With around 340 UK babies named Khadija per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Khadija in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Khadija has been fairly steady, ranked #146 in 2025 against #182 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #143 in 2024.
Khadija is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Khadija include: Khadija Abba Ibrahim, Khadija El-Mardi and Khadija Krimi. Short summaries for each appear below.
Khadija does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Khadijas in the wild.
340
UK babies named Khadija (2025)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 36 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Khadija
Almost certainly the only Khadija in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Khadija
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Khadija Begum, also Khadija Khatun or Khadija Beyim Khatun, was an Aq Qoyunlu princess and the daughter of the Aq Qoyunlu ruler Ali Aq Qoyunlu and his wife Sara Khatun, and was the sister of the famous Aq Qoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan.