Declining since 2015, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Narjis since 2006
Babies named Narjis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Narjis is a rare floral name of Arabic and Persian origin, meaning 'narcissus flower.' It entered U.S. records only recently, first recorded in 2006, and has always been a highly uncommon choice. Its peak year came in 2016, when usage briefly rose, but since 2015 the name has been falling in popularity. As of 2025, it ranked 13,208th overall, with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 births. The name carries a poetic, exotic flair and remains most familiar through the related spelling Nargis, made famous by the Indian actress. No state stands out as a stronghold; the name has never cracked 100 births in a year, making it a truly distinctive pick.
Narjis is derived from the Arabic and Persian word for the narcissus flower (narjis). The name has been used in the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia, and is associated with fragrant, delicate blooms. It appears in classical Persian poetry as a symbol of beauty and divine love.
“Narjis” around the world
Where Narjis 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: Nari, Jis
Variants: Nargis, Narjiss
Sibling names for Narjis
Names that share Narjis's style, for a brother or sister.
