Najah

Najah is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “simplicity, relief, ease, clearness.” In 2024 it was given to 16 babies in the United States.

Najah at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“simplicity, relief, ease, clearness”

About the name Najah

Najah belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “simplicity, relief, ease, clearness” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Najah first appears in Social Security records in 1969 and has been given to 1,884 babies since 1880, including 16 in 2024.

Najah in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Babies named Najah in 2024
16
Total since 1880
1,884

Najah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Najah in 2024
3
Total since 1996
102

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najah mean?

Najah means “simplicity, relief, ease, clearness” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Najah a boy or girl name?

Najah is a unisex name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Najah?

Najah comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Najah?

Najah is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1969 and has been given to 1,884 babies since 1880.

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