Holding steady, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Naji since 1980
Babies named Naji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Naji is a name with deep roots in Arabic, drawn from the root word for safety and rescue. First recorded in U.S. data in 1980, it saw a peak in popularity in 2024 and has remained stable into the 2020s, reflecting steady but moderate interest. With a current rank of 4707 and a birth rate of 1 in 81,337, Naji remains relatively uncommon in the United States. Its top state of use is California, aligning with areas of higher Arabic-speaking population density. The name carries a meaningful religious and cultural heritage, particularly through its Quranic association, which may appeal to families seeking a name with spiritual significance.
Naji derives from the Arabic root n-j-w, meaning to be safe or rescued. It is a masculine name that appears in the Quran (Surah 37:134) as a description of Prophet Lot being saved from destruction. Historically used across the Arabic-speaking world, it conveys the concept of deliverance and protection, often chosen to express gratitude for a child's safe arrival.
Where Naji is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naji” around the world
Where Naji lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Najy
Sibling names for Naji
Names that share Naji's style, for a brother or sister.
