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Najae

nah-JAY · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern creation or variant of names like Naja or Najah.

Peak popularity
1999
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1999

Declining since 1999.

Popularity of Najae since 1992

Babies named Najae per year in U.S. Social Security records.

163248200020102020Most births 1999GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s1865
2000s27860
2010s8518
2020s290

Meaning & origin

Najae is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its highest recorded usage occurred in 1999, after which its popularity has declined. While its origin is uncertain, it may be a respelling of Naja or Najah, Arabic names meaning 'success.' The name has remained relatively rare, with no top states or similar names recorded in official data. Its modern feel and phonetic appeal make it a distinctive choice.

Najae first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Naja (from Arabic naja, 'success') or a variation of Najah (Arabic for 'success'). However, without clear historical or linguistic evidence, its etymology remains uncertain.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nae

Variants: Naja, Najah

Sibling names for Najae

Names that share Najae's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mya, Aaliyah, Naya, Jada, Zara

Brothers: Jaylen, Kaleb, Jaden, Naim, Zaire

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Najae mean?
The meaning of Najae is uncertain. It may be a modern spelling of names like Naja or Najah, which have Arabic origins meaning 'success.'
How popular is Najae?
Najae first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and peaked in usage in 1999. Its rank and one-in-N rate are not available, but its trajectory has been falling since 1999.
Is Najae a boy or girl name?
Najae is typically used for girls.