girl's name
Hijab
hih-JAHB (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 46
Hijab is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hijab Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Hijab?
In 2023, Hijab was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hijab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hijab Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hijab over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hijab
- Arabic hih-JAHB
Sibling Names for Hijab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hijab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hijab
How popular is the name Hijab?
In 2023, Hijab was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Hijab a girl's or a boy's name?
Hijab is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hijab?
Hijab has 2 syllables.
When was Hijab most popular?
Hijab peaked in 2008, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.