Najah
Primarily a girl's name of Arabic origin with 1,850 recorded births. Also given to 34 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Najah peaked during the Gen Z era, when 101 babies received this name in a single year (1999). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Najah remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Najah ranks #7129 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Najah is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic najāḥ, meaning 'success' or 'achievement, triumph' — a name that declares its bearer destined for success, the one who will achieve her goals and overcome all obstacles.
With over 1,850 recorded births, Najah is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities globally as a name of positive aspiration. It is a direct declaration of success — not just as a wish but as a statement of identity. The name has a clean, strong sound in Arabic that translates well across languages, and its meaning is one of the most universally admired qualities: the person who succeeds.
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Phonetically, Najah belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their strong, devotional ending — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Najah’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Najah was #2469 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7129, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 88 | #6804 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 195 | #6647 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 551 | #3210 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 668 | #2192 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 240 | #3829 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 103 | #5261 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #8272 | — |
The Story of Najah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Najah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Najah are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.
How rare is Najah?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Najah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 668 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Najah by the numbers
- Would fill 39 school buses
- Meeting one Najah per day would take 5.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(53 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7129 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6583 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8369 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6333 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5604 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5734 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6439 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6728 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6126 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5784 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8813 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7649 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6796 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7035 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5366 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4441 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4612 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4355 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3658 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3198 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Najah as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Najah has also been given to 34 boys in the U.S. since 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024