To visit or pilgrimage
Derived from the Arabic root meaning to visit or perform a pilgrimage, it is often associated with the Hajj. It is a name that signifies a spiritual journey or a person who has completed a sacred visit. In some West African cultures, it is used as a title of respect for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
About 5 girls were named Haja in 2025.
Guinean politician and activist for women's rights
Sierra Leonean politician and former cabinet minister
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
