Hajar is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the root verb حَجَر (ḥ-j-r), which means 'to stone'. It translates to 'stone' or 'rock'. In Islamic tradition, Hajar is notable as the mother of Ishmael, one of the prophets and patriarchs. She played a significant role in the story of Abraham's near-sacrifice of his son on Mount Arafat, where she ran between two hills searching for water to save her son from thirst. The Well of Zamzam was then revealed by God to quench Hajar's thirst and that of Ishmael. Today, Hajar is widely used among Muslim communities around the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
"The name Hajar experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, peaking at 36 births in 2010 and remaining consistently popular thereafter with annual totals ranging between 22 and 34 births until 2023. The total number of babies named Hajar over this period is 693."