Najat

Najat is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “savior.” In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Najat at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“savior”

About the name Najat

Najat belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “savior” — 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, Najat first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8997 in 2018, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 166 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Najat in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#8997 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Najat in 2024
6
Total since 1880
166

Najat in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2783 in 2001
Babies named Najat in 2025
5
Total since 1996
43

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najat mean?

Najat means “savior” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Najat a boy or girl name?

Najat is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Najat?

Najat comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Najat?

Najat first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #8997 in 2018, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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