UK girl's name
Hadiza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who leads the way".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hadiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hadiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Hadiza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Hadiza. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hadiza ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Hadiza.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hadiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Hadiza mean?
The name Hadiza originates from the Hausa language, which is widely spoken in northern Nigeria, Niger, and other parts of West Africa. It is an Arabic-derived name that is believed to have its roots in the word "hadiyah," which means "gift" or "present" in Arabic.
The name Hadiza can be traced back to the 14th century, when the Hausa people embraced Islam and began incorporating Arabic names into their culture. During this time, the name was likely introduced as a way to express gratitude for the gift of a child or to symbolize the child as a gift from God.
In Islamic tradition, the name Hadiza is associated with piety and virtue. It is mentioned in several historical texts, including the Qur'an, where it is used as a metaphor for the blessings and gifts bestowed upon believers by Allah.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hadiza can be found in the works of the famous Hausa scholar and historian, Abdullahi dan Fodio, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He referenced the name in his writings, indicating its widespread use among the Hausa people during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hadiza. One of the most prominent was Hadiza Muhammad Balarabe (1924-2009), a Nigerian politician and activist who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and played a significant role in the country's independence movement.
Another famous Hadiza was Hadiza Isma El-Rufai (1964-2017), a Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist who founded the Yasmin El-Rufai Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Nigeria.
Hadiza Bala Usman (1976-present) is a contemporary Nigerian scholar and academic who has made significant contributions to the study of African history and gender studies. She currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.
Hadiza Gabon (1979-present) is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who has been vocal in advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Nigeria and across Africa.
Lastly, Hadiza Aminu Shagari (1942-present) is a Nigerian author and educator who has published several books on Hausa culture and literature, helping to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the Hausa people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hadiza over time
The chart below shows babies named Hadiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hadiza, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadiza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hadiza was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4843 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Harper 15,784
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- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hadiza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hadiza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hadiza was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hadiza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Hadiza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hadiza?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who leads the way".
How many people are called Hadiza in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Hadiza across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.