Naji

Naji is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 boys in the United States.

Naji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Naji

Naji belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Naji first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2903 in 1998, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 781 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Naji in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#2903 in 1998
Peak year
2024
Babies named Naji in 2024
32
Total since 1880
781

Naji in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4052 in 2006
Babies named Naji in 2019
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naji mean?

The meaning of Naji is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Naji a boy or girl name?

Naji is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Naji?

Naji comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Naji?

Naji first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #2903 in 1998, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.