Naji

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 781 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3564 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Naji is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic nājī (ناجي) meaning 'saved,' 'rescued,' or 'one who survives' — from the root naja ('to be saved, to escape danger').

Naji is used across the Arab world as a name of survival, divine rescue, and hope. It's compact and strong — two syllables with a clear meaning that resonates across religious and cultural traditions wherever the concept of salvation is honored.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Naji's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Naji softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Naji's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

781

Total births

Since 1980

2024

Peak

32 births

1980

First recorded

45 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Naji climbed 399 spots in the last 20 years — from #3963 to #3564.

First appeared: 1980Peak: 2024 (32 births)Current: #3564

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Naji
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	122	#4385	▼
2010s	175	#5379	▼
2000s	218	#4403	▲
1990s	190	#3792	▲
1980s	76	#5434	—

The Story of Naji

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Naji is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Naji are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.

How rare is Naji?

Only about 1 in every 112,500 babies born in 2024 was named Naji — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 2000s with 218 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Naji by the numbers

Would fill 16 school buses
Meeting one Naji per day would take 2.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 1980–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Naji
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	32	#3564	+3 (10.3%)
2023	29	#3850	+7 (31.8%)
2022	22	#4652	+3 (15.8%)
2021	19	#5055	-1 (-5.0%)
2020	20	#4806	+1 (5.3%)
2019	19	#5098	+4 (26.7%)
2018	15	#5959	-3 (-16.7%)
2017	18	#5238	-3 (-14.3%)
2016	21	#4718	+5 (31.3%)
2015	16	#5661	-1 (-5.9%)
2014	17	#5403	+1 (6.3%)
2013	16	#5563	+3 (23.1%)
2012	13	#6545	-5 (-27.8%)
2011	18	#5131	-4 (-18.2%)
2010	22	#4473	+7 (46.7%)
2009	15	#6000	+3 (25.0%)
2008	12	#7065	-12 (-50.0%)
2007	24	#4211	+1 (4.3%)
2006	23	#4183	+6 (35.3%)
2005	17	#4962	-6 (-26.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naji a boy's or girl's name?

Naji is primarily a boy's name.

When was Naji most popular?

Naji reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 32 births that year. It is currently ranked #3564 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Naji?

Naji is currently ranked #3564 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 781 babies since 1980.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2024