Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Bahja
2 syllablesPeak year: 20175 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bahja's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bahja's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bahja |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Bahja through the decades
- Bahja peaked in 2017, when 13 babies were named Bahja in the US.
- The 1980s were Bahja's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2023), use of Bahja has risen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.