Najib
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 368 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Arabic.
Najib is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'noble,' 'distinguished,' or 'well-born.' Naguib Mahfouz (1911–2006), the Egyptian Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, is the name's most celebrated bearer — his Cairo Trilogy is considered one of the greatest works of Arab literature.
Najib carries the literary legacy of a Nobel laureate — a name of intellectual nobility and cultural distinction, honored across the Arab world for its aspiration toward excellence.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Najib's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Najib follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Najib's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Najib was #6399 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8111, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | #11120 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 103 | #7987 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 128 | #6546 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 63 | #8161 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 32 | #6415 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 8 | #4705 | — |
The Story of Najib
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Najib is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Najib are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Najib?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Najib — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 128 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Najib by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Najib per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1979–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8111 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11812 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10519 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11705 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13452 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10473 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6232 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6555 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7972 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7871 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9362 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8565 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6905 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7347 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8583 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12011 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5976 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5146 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6770 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4963 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024