Declining since 1994, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Najee since 1977
Babies named Najee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 15 |
| 1980s | 42 | 268 |
| 1990s | 266 | 1,426 |
| 2000s | 97 | 571 |
| 2010s | 12 | 296 |
| 2020s | 0 | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Najee entered the U.S. baby name pool in 1977, a relatively recent arrival in the American naming landscape. Its peak came in 1993, when it achieved its highest rank. Since 1994, the name has been on a declining trajectory, reflecting shifting tastes away from many names that rose in the 1990s. In 2025, Najee ranked 5,399, with approximately 1 in 100,475 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's usage has been most concentrated in New York, suggesting a regional pattern. While its precise etymology is debated, Najee is widely considered to have Arabic roots, possibly related to concepts of salvation or friendship. Its similarity to the more common Naji may have contributed to its adoption, though it has never reached widespread popularity.
Najee is a name of uncertain but likely Arabic origin. It may derive from the Arabic root ن-ج-و (n-j-w) related to salvation or deliverance, or it could be a variant of Naji, meaning 'close companion' or 'intimate friend'. The name gained some usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by cultural figures or as a creative spelling of Naji.
Where Najee is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Naji
Sibling names for Najee
Names that share Najee's style, for a brother or sister.
