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Najai

nah-JAY · The name Najai is of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Najee or Naja.

Peak popularity
2001
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Najai since 1994

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

71522200020102020Most births 2001GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s480
2000s9840
2010s110
2020s66

Meaning & origin

Najai is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994, placing it among the newer entries in American naming. It reached its peak usage in 2001, though it has never ranked in the national top 1000. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, suggesting consistent but very low-level use. The name does not have strong associations with any particular state or region. As a contemporary creation, Najai lacks a deep etymology, likely formed by blending sounds from other names such as Najee or Naja, which themselves have varied origins. Its appeal lies in its modern, distinctive sound and unisex flexibility.

Najai appears to be a modern invented name, likely combining sounds from popular names like Najee or Naja with the fashionable -ai ending. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, suggesting a contemporary coinage with no established historical or linguistic roots.

Sibling names for Najai

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

Sisters: Naya, Jada, Zara, Maya, Aaliyah

Brothers: Najee, Kai, Jaden, Zion, Malik

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Najai mean?
The meaning of Najai is not definitively known. It may be a modern variation of Najee or Naja, but its exact origin is uncertain.
How popular is the name Najai?
Najai has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2001, but exact numbers are unavailable; it remains a rare name.
Is Najai a boy's or girl's name?
Najai is used for both boys and girls, though its usage pattern is not strongly gendered.