Najib

Najib 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 10 boys in the United States.

Najib at a glance

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

About the name Najib

Najib 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, Najib first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4705 in 1979, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 368 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Najib in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#4705 in 1979
Peak year
2007
Babies named Najib in 2024
10
Total since 1880
368

Najib in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1377 in 2005
Babies named Najib in 2020
3
Total since 1996
131

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najib mean?

The meaning of Najib 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 Najib a boy or girl name?

Najib is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Najib?

Najib comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Najib?

Najib first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #4705 in 1979, and 10 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.