unisex name
Hadji
ah-JEE (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 175
Hadji is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1972 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1999, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hadji Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Hadji?
In 2025, Hadji was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Hadji Is Used
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 Hadji
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hadji Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hadji over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hadji
- French ah-JEE
Sibling Names for Hadji
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hadji — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hadji
How popular is the name Hadji?
In 2025, Hadji was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Hadji a girl's or a boy's name?
Hadji is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Hadji?
Hadji has 2 syllables.
When was Hadji most popular?
Hadji peaked in 1999, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Hadji a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Hadji currently ranks #6,105 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.