Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Najat since 1988
Babies named Najat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Najat is an Arabic name meaning 'safety' or 'deliverance,' carrying a deeply resonant spiritual and cultural significance. While it has never appeared in U.S. Social Security top 1000 rankings, its usage has been consistent since 1988, with a peak year in 2018. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2018, reflecting a pattern of slow decline in American births. Despite its rarity, Najat is well established in Arabic-speaking communities and Islamic tradition, where the concept of salvation is central. Its lack of top state concentration suggests broad but sparse use across the country, making it a distinctive yet authentically rooted choice.
Najat derives from the Arabic root n-j-w, meaning 'to be safe' or 'to be rescued.' It is a common given name in Arabic-speaking countries, often chosen for its hopeful connotation of deliverance. The name appears in the Quran as a concept of salvation, further embedding it in Islamic culture.
“Najat” around the world
Where Najat lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naji
Variants: Najat, Najaat
Sibling names for Najat
Names that share Najat's style, for a brother or sister.
