Najeeb
A boy's name with 259 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Najib.
Najeeb is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth,' from the Arabic root najaba implying distinction and refinement. It is a name that carries both intellectual and aristocratic connotations in Arabic-speaking cultures.
Used across the Arab world, South Asia, and East Africa, Najeeb is a name that elevates — a constant reminder of the nobility its bearer is expected to embody.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Najeeb does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Najeeb’s rarity (259 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Najeeb was #12624 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13573, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | #12275 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 61 | #11391 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 68 | #9883 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 62 | #7424 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 29 | #6803 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 15 | #4691 | — |
The Story of Najeeb
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Najeeb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Najeeb are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.
How rare is Najeeb?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Najeeb — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 68 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Najeeb by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1977–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13573 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13542 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13468 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8515 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13518 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10445 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13594 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9303 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13426 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11728 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13612 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6476 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10413 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9595 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10542 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8524 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11052 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12624 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12159 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11906 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024