Hajar
3 countries#473 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hajar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,102 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #473 · peaked in 2012 with 251 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
745 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 2010 with 36 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
367 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1785 · peaked in 2011 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
367 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Hajar’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #422 | — |
| 2004 | #383 | ↑39 |
| 2005 | #300 | ↑83 |
| 2006 | #357 | ↓57 |
| 2007 | #346 | ↑11 |
| 2008 | #296 | ↑50 |
| 2009 | #305 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #303 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #284 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #267 | ↑17 |
| 2013 | #298 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #293 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #280 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #288 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #308 | ↓20 |
| 2018 | #369 | ↓61 |
| 2019 | #411 | ↓42 |
| 2020 | #414 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #463 | ↓49 |
| 2022 | #473 | ↓10 |
Frequently asked questions about Hajar
Is Hajar a popular name?
Yes — Hajar currently ranks #473 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Hajar more common for boys or girls?
Hajar is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Hajar most popular?
Hajar peaked in 2012 in France, with 251 recorded births that year.
Is Hajar rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Hajar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2359 in 1977 to #473 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Hajar?
At least 6,214 babies have been recorded with the name Hajar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hajar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hajar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hajar?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Hajar include Gracey, Harleen.
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