girl's name
Bahija
bah-HEE-jah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 310
Bahija is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1979, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bahija Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Bahija?
In 2011, Bahija was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bahija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bahija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bahija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bahija
- Arabic bah-HEE-jah
Sibling Names for Bahija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bahija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bahija
Is Bahija a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bahija?
Bahija has 3 syllables.
When was Bahija most popular?
Bahija peaked in 1979, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.