The baby name Hadiza is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ha-DEE-zah (IPA: /həˈdiːzə/).
Hadiza is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Hadiza is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ha-DEE-zah (IPA: /həˈdiːzə/).
Hadiza is Arabic in Origin.
Hadiza is a feminine given name widely used among Hausa speakers in West Africa. It is the Hausa form of the Arabic Khadija(h), from the root kh-d-j, traditionally glossed as "premature/early-born child." The name carries connotations of being first or early, and by association evokes the virtues linked to Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, associated with steadfastness, integrity, and entrepreneurial acumen.
In Hausaland and neighboring Sahelian regions, Hadiza spread with Islam through trans-Saharan scholarship and trade and remains popular in Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, and Cameroon. Variants include Khadija, Khadijah, Khadeeja, Khadidja (Maghrebi/Francophone), and West African forms such as Hadijatou/Khadijatou; diminutives like Haddy and Diza also appear. Notable modern bearers include Hadiza Bala Usman (Nigerian public administrator) and Hadiza Gabon (actress), reflecting the name's contemporary visibility.
| Hadiza Aliyu Hadiza Aliyu, better known as Hadiza Gabon, is best known as a Nigerian actress and filmmaker who works in both Hausa and English-language films. She has also served as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #59 | 4,970 | 15,093 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| NG | 0 | #164 | 102 | 5,926 | |
| GH | 0 | #242 | 7 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #310 | 15 | 6,973 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #340 | 210 | 11,671 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #351 | 8 | 7,678 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #522 | 14 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #568 | 8 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #820 | 132 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #852 | 84 | 25,931 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #948 | 12 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Hadiza is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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